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GK05 WNU

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 95,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 93,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,455 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,124 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,060 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

EML shows a fault

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,916 miles

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

engine management light shows a fault

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,021 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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GK05 WNU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GK05 WNU, 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 GK05 WNU registered?

GK05 WNU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GK05 WNU safe to buy?

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