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FN05 HCG

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,291 mi
Last recorded92,291 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HCG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 92,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,239 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,341 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 90,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,411 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,409 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,158 miles

rear exhaust rust

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,158 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust rust

Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,144 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,144 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 60,215 miles

nearside front tyre limit and devoid of tread edges

rear brakes near limit

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

light corrosion on rear brake discs

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads and discs worn

nearside rear mudflap insecure

rear discs scored

Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads and discs worn

nearside rear mudflap insecure

rear discs scored

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,792 miles

Lower wishbone bushes split

NSR seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower wishbone bushes split

NSR seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,181 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 6 Mar 2009 28,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres 2mm inner edge

lack of power ?

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,759 miles

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

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

a mounting point is broken on the off side headlamp.the headlamp is still secure

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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FN05 HCG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN05 HCG, 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 FN05 HCG registered?

FN05 HCG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FN05 HCG safe to buy?

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