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FM55 RVT

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,326 mi
Last recorded100,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,326 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 100,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,543 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear and offside rear disc brake backing plates deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,439 miles

cooler under drivers floor insecure[temp repair]

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,501 miles

both rear brake disc dirt gaurds rusted and holed

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

engine lamp on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake disc dirt gaurds rusted and holed

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

engine lamp on

Pass 6 May 2014 52,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,909 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 48,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,327 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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FM55 RVT is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FM55 RVT, 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

How do I check the history of FM55 RVT?

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What year was FM55 RVT registered?

FM55 RVT is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is FM55 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 RVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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