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FM05 HTG

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HTG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,768 miles

Front front head lamps slightly faded

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 118,768 miles

Front front head lamps slightly faded

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 115,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,596 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,909 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 103,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 10,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,129 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front wishbone rubber bush splitting

both rear shock absorbers misting of oil

misting of oil to front shockers

Fail 29 Sep 2017 94,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front wishbone rubber bush splitting

both rear shock absorbers misting of oil

misting of oil to front shockers

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,942 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Both rear tyres on3mm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,199 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 72,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 63,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,483 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 55,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,544 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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FM05 HTG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM05 HTG, 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 FM05 HTG registered?

FM05 HTG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is FM05 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 HTG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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