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FV55 KBU

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 52,106 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,976 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 49,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,615 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,549 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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FV55 KBU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV55 KBU, 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 FV55 KBU?

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What year was FV55 KBU registered?

FV55 KBU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FV55 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 KBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV55 KBU have outstanding finance?

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