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EA55 EOV

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,563 mi
Last recorded141,563 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 EOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 141,563 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 134,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 123,660 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 123,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,938 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 114,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,694 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,205 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,109 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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EA55 EOV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA55 EOV, 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 EA55 EOV registered?

EA55 EOV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is EA55 EOV safe to buy?

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