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EO55 DXD

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,446 mi
Last recorded75,446 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 DXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre exhaust bracket broken from exhaust not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre close to legal limit inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre exhaust bracket broken from exhaust not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,758 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 25 Sep 2023 70,758 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear has winter tyre fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear has winter tyre fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,540 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,274 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre splitting between tread

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,274 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

N/S/R Tyre becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre splitting between tread

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,319 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,535 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 9,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,190 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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EO55 DXD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EO55 DXD, 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 EO55 DXD registered?

EO55 DXD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EO55 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 DXD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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