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FY55 GBF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,635 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 120,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,499 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,679 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,605 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,541 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre mounting broken

front screen top as been tinted

nearside front headlamp may be broken on internals

rear windoes tinted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,067 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Jun 2012 80,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,397 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 69,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,491 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 GBF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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