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BD05 ZRV

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,205 mi
Last recorded104,205 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,205 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,563 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 101,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,028 miles

both rear calipers damp (grease?) not leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,028 miles

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

both rear calipers damp (grease?) not leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,201 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,222 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,903 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 57,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,726 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 45,783 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 28,934 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 21,025 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 ZRV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

BD05 ZRV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is BD05 ZRV safe to buy?

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