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DG55 VPK

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,283 mi
Last recorded116,283 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 116,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 107,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,223 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres on 2,5mm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,982 miles

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

front tyres on 2,5mm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,086 miles

some white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,086 miles

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

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

some white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,298 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,174 miles

cracks noted to osr tyre

some wear noted to front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,047 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,976 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 VPK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPK, 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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DG55 VPK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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