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GJ55 OTC

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,408 mi
Last recorded42,408 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OTC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 42,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,911 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 33,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,494 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,509 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 27,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,296 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2009 22,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,308 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 OTC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ55 OTC, 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 GJ55 OTC registered?

GJ55 OTC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GJ55 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 OTC shows 12 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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