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DG55 OVA

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,011 mi
Last recorded149,011 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 149,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2018 144,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 144,784 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 133,026 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring worn N/S/R & O/S/R LOWER (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,444 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,391 miles

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

engine lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2013 100,389 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 92,794 miles

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

engine management lamp lit

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,306 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

full under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,671 miles

air bag fault

engine management light on.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag fault

engine management light on.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,281 miles

under body protection covers fitted

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 OVA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVA, 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 DG55 OVA registered?

DG55 OVA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DG55 OVA safe to buy?

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