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FV55 KCC

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,487 mi
Last recorded139,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KCC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,487 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 129,080 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 129,077 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front wings lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside and offside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,376 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer skin slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,507 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front in offside wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 103,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front in offside wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,979 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

n/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,975 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,973 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,326 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,590 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 KCC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KCC, 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 FV55 KCC registered?

FV55 KCC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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