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FN55 PJX

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,111 mi
Last recorded109,111 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 PJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 109,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear boot not open

Pass 21 Oct 2024 108,852 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Factory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer sills corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroded all

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle, sills + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

outer sill corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,065 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 79,543 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,119 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R, N/S/R & N/S/F brake backing plates deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 78,025 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R, N/S/R & N/S/F brake backing plates deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 66,781 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Outer mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear Disc backing plates corroding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 56,792 miles

All brake backing plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,146 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,607 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 26,061 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,159 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,326 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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FN55 PJX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN55 PJX, 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 FN55 PJX registered?

FN55 PJX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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