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BD54 XFW

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,018 mi
Last recorded117,018 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,018 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,625 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,950 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and bald on edges and perished

Fail 15 Nov 2016 81,947 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn and bald on edges and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,143 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 65,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both wipers need attention soon.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wipers need attention soon.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,246 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perrished

engine covers fitted

nearside front brake disc corroded on the inside edge

rear brakes showing imbalance on brake test

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,042 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perrished

engine covers fitted

nearside front brake binding

nearside front brake disc corroded on the inside edge

rear brakes showing imbalance on brake test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,316 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,316 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,316 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,418 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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BD54 XFW is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD54 XFW, 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 BD54 XFW registered?

BD54 XFW is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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