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FY55 FZS

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FZS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 116,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 112,270 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 112,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 103,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 101,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2018 85,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,234 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,289 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 71,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,207 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,207 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 62,040 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,939 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 58,939 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,619 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel arch slightly damaged

windows tinted

Fail 3 Jul 2009 52,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel arch slightly damaged

windows tinted

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,461 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 FZS is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

FY55 FZS is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 FZS shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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