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GJ55 UCM

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,711 mi
Last recorded170,711 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UCM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 170,711 miles

ADVISE WET AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Dec 2016 168,502 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 166,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

CHILD SEAT FITTED

ENGINE UNDER-TRAY IS DAMAGED

N/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SILL COVERS FITTED

SUSPENSION IS LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 166,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

CHILD SEAT FITTED

ENGINE UNDER-TRAY IS DAMAGED

N/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SILL COVERS FITTED

SUSPENSION IS LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 156,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2014 156,420 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in the inner sidewall of Nearside front tyre. Unrepairable.

Oil leak

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

Tyre size- Front 225/45-R17 94W.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 145,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 137,423 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 127,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 105,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,348 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,154 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 UCM is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

GJ55 UCM is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GJ55 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 UCM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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