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FX05 OBZ

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,476 mi
Last recorded102,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,584 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective close too limit & old ()

Under cover/chassis rail obscuring fuel lines

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Wiper split

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 83,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,768 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,768 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate poor

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,603 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing close to limmit

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,803 miles

N/S mirror cracked

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished on side wall and tread pattern

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre cracked and perished in tread pattern

O/S/R tyre perished

rear number plate has a character slighty deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,974 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate becoming discoloured

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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FX05 OBZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX05 OBZ, 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 FX05 OBZ registered?

FX05 OBZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FX05 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 OBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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