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FY05 VGK

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VGK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + O/S/R ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill slight corrsion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 74,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,535 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,697 miles

small crack starting to show in servo pipe end

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,709 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,853 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 VGK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

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

Is FY05 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 VGK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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