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FEZ 7889

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,033 mi
Last recorded187,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 7889
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 187,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 160,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 143,025 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 134,500 miles

Both front tyres inner edges wearing

Child seats fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 134,500 miles

Both front tyres inner edges wearing

Child seats fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 128,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2015 128,012 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 122,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 122,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2013 115,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,412 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,879 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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FEZ 7889 is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FEZ 7889, 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 FEZ 7889 registered?

FEZ 7889 is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FEZ 7889 safe to buy?

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