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BF05 BUH

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,434 mi
Last recorded143,434 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BUH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 143,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,620 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle bushes

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 137,615 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working NSF,OSF and NSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))

Rear axle bushes

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced NS and OS too dull (4.4.3 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 137,529 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken @ rear (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both NS & OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both NS & OS blacked out (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil level low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,430 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,307 miles

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

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

both front side lights dim

Fail 28 Apr 2015 102,307 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front side lights dim

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,941 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 57,630 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 2 Jun 2008 39,833 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 BUH is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BUH, 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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BF05 BUH is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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