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DG05 MRU

2005 Seat Leon

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,004 mi
Last recorded189,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 189,004 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general under body rust

Pass 28 Jan 2022 185,008 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 179,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 179,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 174,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 174,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Trackrod end lock nut lose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Trackeod end lock nut lose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 164,879 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 154,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 154,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 145,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 140,722 miles

eng/man light on

Fail 5 Jul 2014 140,719 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eng/man light on

Pass 3 May 2013 132,908 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 125,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2012 125,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 119,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 108,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 97,233 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 97,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 75,522 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 MRU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

DG05 MRU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is DG05 MRU safe to buy?

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