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FD55 HSA

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

238,004 mi
Last recorded238,004 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HSA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 238,004 miles

BOTH front tyres showing very heavy wear to inner of treads almost to cord showing - advise replacements -

BOTH rear tyres showing uneven wear to inner edges of tread

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 217,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 217,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 197,856 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

most rear suspension bushes showing wear and perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2020 197,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

most rear suspension bushes showing wear and perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2019 182,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes rusting (swelling under paint) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 182,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge all way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge all way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes rusting (swelling under paint) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 155,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres showing uneven wear too inner edges

front washers weak in operation,due to leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 137,632 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Fail 21 Oct 2017 136,857 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 118,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,505 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,157 miles

Front brake discs showing slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,207 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 31,186 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,995 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 HSA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HSA, 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 FD55 HSA registered?

FD55 HSA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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