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DS05 DVN

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 DVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 115,754 miles

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

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

both front lower arm back bushed slightly perished

front bumper damaged not resulting in sharp edges

os reg plate lamp bulb holder slightly insecure

Fail 2 May 2017 115,754 miles

Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm back bushed slightly perished

front bumper damaged not resulting in sharp edges

os reg plate lamp bulb holder slightly insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2016 103,439 miles

Rear brake darting to wear

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,698 miles

rear brakes getting close

tyres getting close

Pass 22 Feb 2014 78,196 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc worn to excess

Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,267 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 9 Feb 2010 43,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,009 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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DS05 DVN is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS05 DVN, 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 DS05 DVN registered?

DS05 DVN is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is DS05 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 DVN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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