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BF05 DVL

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,157 mi
Last recorded153,157 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 153,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak Engine ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 147,996 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter cracked

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter cracked

Oil leaks various

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 147,996 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter cracked

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

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter cracked

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

Oil leaks various

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 140,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks/turbo charger hoses etc

Pass 2 May 2014 131,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 131,704 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r braske binding slightly

o/s/rear brake disc discoloured[binding]

Fail 22 Apr 2013 120,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 109,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 74,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,585 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 59,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 DVL is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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