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DG55 HKX

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,525 mi
Last recorded124,525 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 HKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,640 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 116,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,345 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,857 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,855 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s front top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n\s and o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly n\s rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,567 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,633 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,040 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,011 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 HKX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

DG55 HKX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is DG55 HKX safe to buy?

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