2005 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · LJ05 XUX
2005 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 130,067 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ05 XUX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 130,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ05 XUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Leon (LJ05 XUX) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
LJ05 XUX Mileage History
- 16/08/200835,422 mi
- 28/08/200943,987 mi+8,565 mi
- 16/09/201053,692 mi+9,705 mi
- 02/09/201161,046 mi+7,354 mi
- 13/09/201265,899 mi+4,853 mi
- 13/09/201370,440 mi+4,541 mi
- 17/09/201474,805 mi+4,365 mi
- 14/09/201582,722 mi+7,917 mi
- 21/09/201582,730 mi+8 mi
- 13/09/201689,061 mi+6,331 mi
- 15/09/201794,345 mi+5,284 mi
- 25/09/201794,354 mi+9 mi
- 13/09/201899,992 mi+5,638 mi
- 22/09/2018100,143 mi+151 mi
- 28/09/2019104,781 mi+4,638 mi
- 26/09/2020108,770 mi+3,989 mi
- 18/09/2021113,158 mi+4,388 mi
- 24/09/2022117,250 mi+4,092 mi
- 24/09/2022117,250 mi
- 23/09/2023122,640 mi+5,390 mi
- 02/10/2023122,869 mi+229 mi
- 28/09/2024128,335 mi+5,466 mi
- 04/10/2024128,435 mi+100 mi
- 21/07/2026130,064 mi+1,629 mi
- 31/07/2026130,067 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,271 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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