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A18 NFR

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 143,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake just met required efficiency

Pass 23 Apr 2016 143,303 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 133,736 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 117,630 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,945 miles

rear discs

Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A18 NFR is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 NFR, 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 A18 NFR registered?

A18 NFR is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is A18 NFR safe to buy?

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