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DG05 MSX

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270,561 mi
Last recorded270,561 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 270,561 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 270,539 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury jagged edge on wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 257,202 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 257,195 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 241,762 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 241,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 219,559 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 219,552 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 202,476 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 202,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 185,885 miles

both sides front wishbone bushes split and slight movement

Fail 4 May 2017 185,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front wishbone bushes split and slight movement

Pass 15 Mar 2016 171,938 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 154,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 154,971 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 146,170 miles

o/s/r wheel binding

rear brake dics in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2013 126,570 miles

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 112,789 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,923 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 80,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,706 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 MSX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

DG05 MSX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is DG05 MSX safe to buy?

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