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DV05 XHS

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,277 mi
Last recorded107,277 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XHS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 107,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 100,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,578 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 77,745 miles

centre & rear exhaust brackets broken - system still supported

oil around gearbox

sunstrip fitted - not affecting drivers view

Fail 24 May 2019 77,578 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

centre & rear exhaust brackets broken - system still supported

oil around gearbox

sunstrip fitted - not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 May 2018 72,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 66,203 miles

engine code light on. top and bottom covers fitted.cannot see rear brake pad life .outer sills have covers on them.

o/s hand brake starting to read low.

Pass 27 May 2016 60,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,992 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,118 miles

cannot see inner rear brake pad life,outers getting low.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cannot see inner rear brake pad life,outers getting low.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cannot see rear inner pad life

Fail 4 Jun 2013 47,419 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cannot see rear inner pad life

Pass 25 May 2012 42,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cannot see pad life

Pass 18 May 2011 36,675 miles

rear exhaust bracket needs welding but exhaust is supported ok

Pass 25 May 2010 32,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,966 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 XHS is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DV05 XHS, 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 DV05 XHS registered?

DV05 XHS is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is DV05 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 XHS shows 18 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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