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FY55 GAO

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,211 mi
Last recorded133,211 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,211 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2019 133,211 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,431 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 127,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r outer side light ninopertive

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,230 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside Front Head lamp damaged but still secure

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn smooth

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower suspension arm inner, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 113,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake back plates corroded

all brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

nearside rear brake has slight bind

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,917 miles

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

all brake disc back plates corroded

all brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front foglight broken

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light glass broken

rear brake pipes greased passed as inspected

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,352 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,730 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,729 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,939 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,939 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 GAO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GAO, 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 FY55 GAO registered?

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

Is FY55 GAO safe to buy?

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