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FP05 PVF

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,794 mi
Last recorded135,794 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 PVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 125,686 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 125,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,905 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 117,864 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 102,189 miles

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

eninge manegment light on

Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,795 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 PVF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

FP05 PVF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is FP05 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 PVF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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