2005 SEAT Leon 1.6L Petrol · SA55 SZW
2005 SEAT Leon (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 121,114 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SA55 SZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 121,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SA55 SZW Mileage History
- 02/09/202295,161 mi
- 07/09/2023101,763 mi+6,602 mi
- 11/09/2024106,041 mi+4,278 mi
- 17/09/2024106,070 mi+29 mi
- 16/09/2025121,114 mi+15,044 mi
Average of roughly 8,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA55 SZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Leon (SA55 SZW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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