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FY05 ZDR

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,872 mi
Last recorded142,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZDR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 142,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 142,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp showing red light to the front both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,844 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,614 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 49,840 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 44,080 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 ZDR is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZDR, 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

How do I check the history of FY05 ZDR?

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What year was FY05 ZDR registered?

FY05 ZDR is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is FY05 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 ZDR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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