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DG55 OVF

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,539 mi
Last recorded136,539 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 136,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 133,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 128,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 122,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough when rotated (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 116,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 110,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,259 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,372 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 OVF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

DG55 OVF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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