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CA05 FCG

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FCG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 141,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 132,876 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 124,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 115,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 108,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,643 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 88,076 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 88,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 73,017 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 72,917 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,954 miles

o/s rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,747 miles

non critical fluctuation noted on both front brake readings.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,327 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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CA05 FCG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA05 FCG, 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 CA05 FCG registered?

CA05 FCG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is CA05 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 FCG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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