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FP05 PDV

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,678 mi
Last recorded124,678 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 PDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 115,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,002 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 99,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,933 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 PDV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PDV, 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 FP05 PDV?

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What year was FP05 PDV registered?

FP05 PDV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is FP05 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 PDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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