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DV55 KMA

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,434 mi
Last recorded118,434 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 KMA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,076 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 90,215 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 80,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,043 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2017 79,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,721 miles

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash .

exhaust centre box leaking at seam weld , seam has been temporary repaired with sealant .

front brakes discs , inner discs showing heavy corrosion . road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination

Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,218 miles

Light corrosion on surface on rear brake discs

Nearside front tyre showing light wear on inside part of tread

Offside front tyre showing light wear on inside part of tread

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,575 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,575 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,876 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,487 miles

front nearside mirror glass damaged but still gives view to rear of vehicle

rear tyres wearing on inner shoudlers plus are slighly mishaped due to wear issues

slighht cut rear nearside inner sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2008 34,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front nearside mirror glass damaged but still gives view to rear of vehicle

rear tyres wearing on inner shoudlers plus are slighly mishaped due to wear issues

slighht cut rear nearside inner sidewall

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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DV55 KMA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DV55 KMA, 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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DV55 KMA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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