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EA55 UPR

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UPR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 135,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens missing

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 135,012 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens missing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,097 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Downstream Lambda Sensor wiring unprotected and insulation damaged (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables inner sleeve deteriorated, cables corroding, Parking brake stiff in operation

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape in tread area, generally deteriorated, wearing smooth innner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut exposing cords in tread area, generally deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Downstream Lambda Sensor wiring unprotected and insulation damaged (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables inner sleeve deteriorated, cables corroding, Parking brake stiff in operation

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,877 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

splash shields / underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer/resonator (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer/resonator (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,478 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 93,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,889 miles

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

air-bag lamp on

engine management lamp on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air-bag lamp on

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,479 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,936 miles

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

both rear tyres persihed & glass in n/s/r tyre

engine light on

Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres persihed & glass in n/s/r tyre

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,471 miles

engine management lamp on

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 UPR is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA55 UPR, 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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EA55 UPR is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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