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DG05 MPX

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,553 mi
Last recorded143,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 143,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 123,890 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 123,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,444 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front exhaust mountain broken

n/s wishbone rear bush split-advise to replace

rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,786 miles

front exhaust mountain broken

n/s wishbone rear bush split-advise to replace

rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,827 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front foglight not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,460 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2011 71,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 62,080 miles

Engine Worning Light Staying On

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,080 miles

Engine Worning Light Staying On

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,861 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 MPX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MPX, 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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What year was DG05 MPX registered?

DG05 MPX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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