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BD05 ZLV

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,872 mi
Last recorded121,872 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,872 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine oil all over engine and underside ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper engine check light illuminated indicating a fault requires rectification

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 114,044 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,951 miles

Both front disc badly worn.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 106,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,623 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,857 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,479 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,479 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 May 2008 32,678 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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BD05 ZLV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD05 ZLV, 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 BD05 ZLV registered?

BD05 ZLV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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