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DY05 GKD

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,912 mi
Last recorded122,912 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre--broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 122,911 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre--broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside inner joint badly woreplace --soon

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mount worn

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 112,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,799 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury stiff to unlatch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

axle corroded

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

eml on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,925 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

eml on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,916 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,915 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,124 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 61,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 25,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 14,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY05 GKD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY05 GKD, 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 DY05 GKD registered?

DY05 GKD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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