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DS05 FZD

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,642 mi
Last recorded146,642 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 135,368 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 135,366 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml showing in dash

Fail 2 Sep 2014 123,260 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml showing in dash

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,043 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 69,726 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,164 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2009 55,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,461 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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DS05 FZD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

DS05 FZD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is DS05 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 FZD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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