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EF05 XXG

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 139,977 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 137,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 137,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 135,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 133,331 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 133,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 129,275 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 129,275 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 123,123 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 29 May 2019 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 May 2018 115,009 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 106,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 106,315 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,256 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS HAVE PLAY IN BUSHES +BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 6 Jun 2016 96,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR SHOCKS HAVE PLAY IN BUSHES +BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,848 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 74,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,263 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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EF05 XXG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF05 XXG, 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 EF05 XXG registered?

EF05 XXG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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