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FG05 GCK

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,393 mi
Last recorded162,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GCK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 162,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 162,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 162,188 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 162,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,617 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms inner rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 160,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,304 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 156,942 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 154,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 150,849 miles

Offside Front Lower intercooler pipe split

Fail 28 Apr 2017 150,840 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Lower intercooler pipe split

Pass 3 May 2016 143,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 135,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 135,073 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 122,631 miles

osf top mount

Fail 1 May 2014 122,627 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

osf top mount

Pass 26 Jan 2013 108,115 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 108,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,695 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine under tray loose

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,087 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 65,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,525 miles

All 4 pads and discs worn - advise replace

Both side rear tyres have flat spots

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,152 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2008 49,152 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

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 GCK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG05 GCK, 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 GCK registered?

FG05 GCK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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