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FY55 FZM

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,126 mi
Last recorded93,126 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FZM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,126 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,736 miles

1.rear axle mount bushes splitting

Fail 4 Sep 2014 75,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1.rear axle mount bushes splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,859 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn low on tread 2.o/s rear tyre slightly mishaped on inner tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,991 miles

1.front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,596 miles

rear brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,123 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,785 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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FY55 FZM is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY55 FZM, 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 FY55 FZM registered?

FY55 FZM is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 FZM safe to buy?

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