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DG05 MOV

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,251 mi
Last recorded120,251 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 108,535 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare fitted upon presentation of vehicle (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,689 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,317 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,682 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,792 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators!

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

Fail 20 Feb 2015 77,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators!

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyre has signs of wearing thin on inner and outer edge step treads!

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,610 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wiperblade peeling at end!

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,298 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,835 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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DG05 MOV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 83,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG05 MOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG05 MOV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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