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EO55 DXS

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,434 mi
Last recorded121,434 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 DXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,166 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust centre box

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,137 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to exhaust centre box

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,357 miles

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,923 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fronnt tyres worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,658 miles

Body damage O/S/rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/Rear tyre cracking on the outer sidewall and tread area

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,658 miles

Body damage O/S/rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/Rear tyre cracking on the outer sidewall and tread area

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,518 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,225 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,033 miles

offside front mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 39,281 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,553 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm advice replacment soon

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 DXS is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO55 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

EO55 DXS is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is EO55 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 DXS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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