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FY05 HCD

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,566 mi
Last recorded200,566 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 HCD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 200,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear seat have been removed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 182,997 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 182,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 180,008 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 180,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 169,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 169,369 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 164,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 164,823 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 160,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,784 miles

Nearside side wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 150,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side wing mirror slightly damaged

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 135,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,719 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 127,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 127,451 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 112,991 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,586 miles

cover sills fitted

o/s/r tyre just on limit

two small cracks in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,452 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 95,452 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover sills fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,620 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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FY05 HCD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY05 HCD, 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 FY05 HCD registered?

FY05 HCD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is FY05 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 HCD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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