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FY05 TNZ

2005 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TNZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 120,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,836 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,871 miles

All brake discs very worn & lipped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,871 miles

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

All brake discs very worn & lipped

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,531 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,531 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,911 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 TNZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY05 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

FY05 TNZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FY05 TNZ safe to buy?

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