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MK05 ZFS

2005 Seat Exeo

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 ZFS
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under body slightly rusty

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

oil leak

windscreen slightly damaged but not blocking view

Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under body slightly rusty

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

oil leak

windscreen slightly damaged but not blocking view

Pass 26 May 2017 108,873 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion suspension assambley corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension assambley (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,414 miles

Both nearside tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both nearside tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,362 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,068 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING CRACKS INBETWEEN TREADS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,999 miles

fine cracks showing in rear tyres

Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,998 miles

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

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

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

fine cracks showing in rear tyres

Pass 5 May 2009 32,690 miles

Front Brake Discs In Rusty Condition

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

O/S Rear Tyre Worn Uneven Inner Edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,773 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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MK05 ZFS is a 2005 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Seat Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK05 ZFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK05 ZFS registered?

MK05 ZFS is a 2005 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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