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FD05 NYB

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,956 mi
Last recorded197,956 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 197,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 197,956 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 172,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 172,082 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 156,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 143,804 miles

chip in windscreen on offside

parkbrake efficiency low and only just met requirements

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of sills

Fail 6 Aug 2014 143,804 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen on offside

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of sills

Pass 30 Sep 2013 137,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in cenrtre of screen

chip in zone a on windscreen top right on limit

signs of tyres rubbing on full lock not at time of test

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2013 137,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in cenrtre of screen

chip in zone a on windscreen top right on limit

signs of tyres rubbing on full lock not at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 129,361 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 129,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 112,355 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 99,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 9 Jun 2008 79,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

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 NYB is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NYB, 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 FD05 NYB registered?

FD05 NYB is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is FD05 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 NYB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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