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FY05 VGE

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,039 mi
Last recorded96,039 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VGE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 91,952 miles

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

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

Security of rear number plate lamp-Borderline

Pass 3 May 2013 84,882 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 84,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,522 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 60,545 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear & condition of front & rear brake discs

Wear to front & rear brake pads

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,729 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 VGE is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

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

Is FY05 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 VGE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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