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GJ55 UBY

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,225 mi
Last recorded133,225 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 133,225 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,020 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2018 130,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,124 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 120,124 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,338 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,069 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 UBY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GJ55 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

GJ55 UBY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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