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FM55 OJG

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,558 mi
Last recorded127,558 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OJG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,558 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,601 miles

both rear back plates corroded/crumbling

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/cracking in tread

oil residue around intercooler piping

rear number plate cracked

various corrision to vehicle underbody

Fail 11 Jul 2019 117,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear back plates corroded/crumbling

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/cracking in tread

oil residue around intercooler piping

rear number plate cracked

various corrision to vehicle underbody

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,652 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 106,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 101,367 miles

Nearside front inner CV boot damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 101,367 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front inner CV boot damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 95,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,289 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,118 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 67,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,516 miles

small hole in n/s/f c v boot

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,615 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,901 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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FM55 OJG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM55 OJG, 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 FM55 OJG registered?

FM55 OJG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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