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EO55 DXE

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 DXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,065 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,060 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,237 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 103,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,777 miles

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

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front tyres are wearing inner edges

oil filler cap is missing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,827 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

cambelt cover missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,228 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,373 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre wortn on inner edge and cracked between treads

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,415 miles

advise rear tyre sidewalls worn due to umder inflated

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,076 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 34,648 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)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LOW.

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 DXE is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXE, 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 EO55 DXE registered?

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

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