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AF05 VFK

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,371 mi
Last recorded162,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VFK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 162,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 154,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 145,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower tyre stepping high/low

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

aux belt cracked/perished

eml on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 145,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower tyre stepping high/low

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

aux belt cracked/perished

eml on

Pass 5 Jan 2017 142,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner tyre side wall has few splits

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing high/low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge wearing high/low

Nearside Rear wheel grabbing slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2015 132,462 miles

Nearside Front 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)

slight buckle in offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,462 miles

slight buckle in offside rear wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,625 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,383 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 120,383 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,921 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 115,921 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,173 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,222 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 17 Mar 2008 65,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF05 VFK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 83,701 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF05 VFK, 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 AF05 VFK registered?

AF05 VFK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 VFK safe to buy?

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