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FD05 NYA

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,138 mi
Last recorded150,138 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 150,138 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 150,138 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2024 140,194 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 132,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,503 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 125,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,291 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

limit plate for emissions has been scrubbed out

Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,312 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

limit plate for emissions has been scrubbed out

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,059 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,741 miles

underside Suspension corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 119,737 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside Suspension corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 119,707 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,066 miles

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

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 73,306 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 73,306 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 69,749 miles

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

nsf tyre few cuts in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,808 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FD05 NYA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD05 NYA, 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 FD05 NYA registered?

FD05 NYA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is FD05 NYA safe to buy?

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