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DS05 SVO

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,633 mi
Last recorded159,633 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 SVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 159,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 150,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 140,247 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,331 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 123,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,089 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 117,089 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 100,388 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 100,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,290 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,232 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 SVO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS05 SVO, 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 DS05 SVO registered?

DS05 SVO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is DS05 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 SVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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