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FG05 HNF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,548 mi
Last recorded139,548 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HNF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,977 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 106,205 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 106,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,407 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,407 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Nov 2012 94,111 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,728 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,137 miles

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

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

front screen chipped suggest repair or replace

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,924 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 HNF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HNF, 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 FG05 HNF registered?

FG05 HNF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FG05 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 HNF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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