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FG05 DFD

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,742 mi
Last recorded94,742 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DFD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread cracks

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage/cut

o/s/r wheel slight binding

petrol strap corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,233 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

exhaust clip broken on the middle pipe

n/s/f tyre has tear on the sidewall

small cracks on the flexy pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

exhaust clip broken on the middle pipe

n/s/f tyre has tear on the sidewall

small cracks on the flexy pipe

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,000 miles

o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2011 71,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,772 miles

both front tyres just legal on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,651 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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FG05 DFD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FG05 DFD, 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 FG05 DFD registered?

FG05 DFD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is FG05 DFD safe to buy?

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