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DY05 OXB

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,337 mi
Last recorded152,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 OXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 152,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 152,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 142,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases becoming deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

unable to check brake pipes due to coating

Fail 9 Jul 2016 142,279 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases becoming deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

unable to check brake pipes due to coating

Pass 9 Jul 2015 137,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 137,292 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,485 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 111,814 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 111,814 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,926 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,756 miles

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)

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 OXB is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY05 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

DY05 OXB is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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