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FD55 HSC

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 124,540 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 82,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 82,462 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,048 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 44,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,848 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 33,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,543 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 HSC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

FD55 HSC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is FD55 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 HSC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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