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FD55 FNS

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,640 mi
Last recorded104,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FNS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,470 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 93,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,714 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,788 miles

n/s washer partially blocked

pinhole in n/s cv boot

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 1 Aug 2011 61,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers slightly smeary

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

n/s washer partially blocked

pinhole in n/s cv boot

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,251 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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FD55 FNS is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD55 FNS, 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 FD55 FNS registered?

FD55 FNS is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is FD55 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 FNS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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