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FE55 GEJ

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,209 mi
Last recorded166,209 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 166,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 166,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,356 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 157,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside 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 2023 137,543 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 130,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,735 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 128,735 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both changed to hid bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,899 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,898 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 111,520 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,660 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,804 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper lever not returning to its proper stop position

Offside Rear handbrake reading requirements only just met

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper lever not returning to its proper stop position

Offside Rear handbrake reading requirements only just met

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,578 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,223 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,215 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,908 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 41,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,961 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Sep 2010 32,961 miles

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

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,151 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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FE55 GEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FE55 GEJ, 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 FE55 GEJ registered?

FE55 GEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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