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FA05 WEJ

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,998 mi
Last recorded127,998 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,998 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 127,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 123,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,995 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

offside rear parking brake poor efficiency.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,961 miles

bothside front lower arm rear bush worn and play.

bothside front position lamp dim.

driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

nearside front outer c.v gaiter small end seeping small amount of grease.should replace.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,461 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 85,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,021 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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FA05 WEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA05 WEJ, 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 FA05 WEJ registered?

FA05 WEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is FA05 WEJ safe to buy?

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