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GJ55 OSR

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OSR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,655 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,244 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,139 miles

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 22 Sep 2014 68,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,429 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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GJ55 OSR is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ55 OSR, 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 GJ55 OSR registered?

GJ55 OSR is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is GJ55 OSR safe to buy?

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