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FM05 HTP

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,439 mi
Last recorded132,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HTP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 132,439 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 132,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 123,648 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 123,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,819 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wear in all 4 brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,929 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wear in all 4 brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,765 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 74,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

epc light on

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,062 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,322 miles

Exhaust centre section support broken but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,437 miles

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

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear centre exhaust mount snapped,but still supported

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,492 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,808 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 40,150 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,150 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,111 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,074 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HTP is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FM05 HTP, 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 FM05 HTP registered?

FM05 HTP is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is FM05 HTP safe to buy?

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