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DS05 FZC

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,174 mi
Last recorded121,174 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 121,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 86,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 80,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strong advisory. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracked and perished. ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre, heavily cracked and perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,164 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s/r tyre has glass in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has glass in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,511 miles

Centre exhaust mounting weld broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear passenger seat slightly loose

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,997 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,089 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,029 miles

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,873 miles

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

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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DS05 FZC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS05 FZC, 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 DS05 FZC registered?

DS05 FZC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is DS05 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 FZC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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