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DU55 PHJ

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,153 mi
Last recorded129,153 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 PHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on -both front tyres wearing close to limit on edges -

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

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

Oil leak

object on int mirror -child lock n/s/r door -o/s/f washer poor - misting around abs pump pipes - exhaust flexi pipe frayed & clamp broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,812 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,059 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,316 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DU55 PHJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DU55 PHJ, 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 DU55 PHJ registered?

DU55 PHJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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