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DG55 HKJ

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,923 mi
Last recorded80,923 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 HKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,923 miles

Emissions not tested lamba reading high (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front side light inop (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

eml light on dash

osf door rubber losse

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,031 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,970 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,239 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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DG55 HKJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG55 HKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 HKJ registered?

DG55 HKJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is DG55 HKJ safe to buy?

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