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FA54 SVK

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,337 mi
Last recorded156,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 156,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 155,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 155,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 153,950 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 153,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 151,420 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre edge`s worn

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyre`s outer side wall`s damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 151,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre edge`s worn

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyre`s outer side wall`s damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,862 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Apr 2016 149,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 147,391 miles

engine managemernt light on

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 142,235 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 142,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,200 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 131,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,397 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,850 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 104,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 91,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,390 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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FA54 SVK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FA54 SVK, 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 FA54 SVK registered?

FA54 SVK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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