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DG05 MVE

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,400 mi
Last recorded138,400 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 138,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 138,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,097 miles

Both rear tyres worn low.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 117,093 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,144 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,644 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 MVE is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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