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BF05 BSX

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,428 mi
Last recorded65,428 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,428 miles

damage to o/s outer sill

damage to rear bumper

engine management light on

oil leaks from engine and gear box

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 26 Oct 2014 65,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

damage to o/s outer sill

damage to rear bumper

engine management light on

oil leaks from engine and gear box

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 27 Oct 2013 49,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,478 miles

both front tyre's low on edge's but tread not cut as deep

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,193 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 26,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,093 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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BF05 BSX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BF05 BSX, 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 BF05 BSX registered?

BF05 BSX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is BF05 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 BSX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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