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FY05 HCU

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,119 mi
Last recorded138,119 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 138,119 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 138,114 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,044 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 135,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 124,109 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker cases corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,380 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorated,

Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,056 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 106,056 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2014 84,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,373 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,376 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 68,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,614 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,590 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 24,590 miles

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

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

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 HCU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HCU, 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 FY05 HCU registered?

FY05 HCU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 HCU safe to buy?

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