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FP05 GXS

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,068 mi
Last recorded154,068 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 GXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,103 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper loose

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 149,103 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper loose

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 140,250 miles

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

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes splitting

o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes splitting

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

oil residue on the engine

slight play in the steering on both fronts

Pass 25 May 2017 134,376 miles

REAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MET LIMITS 18% HAND BRAKE STRIP CHECK NOW

Fail 19 May 2017 134,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS NEAR TO METAL AND BINDING ON (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MET LIMITS 18% HAND BRAKE STRIP CHECK NOW

Pass 3 May 2016 125,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 116,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 144,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 128,131 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 105,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,145 miles

Slight rumble On N/S/F Wheel Bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,651 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,389 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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FP05 GXS is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FP05 GXS, 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 FP05 GXS registered?

FP05 GXS is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is FP05 GXS safe to buy?

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