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EEZ 5165

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 5165
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,892 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 119,669 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension components corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,592 miles

traction control light on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 118,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,215 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 62,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EEZ 5165 is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EEZ 5165, 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 EEZ 5165 registered?

EEZ 5165 is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EEZ 5165 safe to buy?

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