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DV05 JOA

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,595 mi
Last recorded181,595 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 JOA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 181,595 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2018 173,388 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 168,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 157,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 152,508 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on glow plug light flashing o/s wiper touches n/s wiper during operation

Pass 22 Apr 2015 152,508 miles

engine management light on glow plug light flashing o/s wiper touches n/s wiper during operation

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front suspension bushs starting to deteriorate

offside rear number plate len missing

wear on brake discs alround

Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front suspension bushs starting to deteriorate

offside rear number plate len missing

wear on brake discs alround

Pass 30 Apr 2013 137,744 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & nearside rear tyres treads going out of shape

corrosion on exhaust brackets

offside rear number plate lamp lens missing

rear coil springs starting to corrode

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2012 126,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,656 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 21 Apr 2010 102,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,070 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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DV05 JOA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV05 JOA, 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 DV05 JOA registered?

DV05 JOA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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