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BF05 DWU

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,353 mi
Last recorded151,353 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 151,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes cleaned and painted at time of retest

Fail 26 Jan 2017 151,323 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 143,218 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,081 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 134,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

mil light on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in steering rack at nearside advise investigation

Fail 20 Jan 2014 121,471 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

auxillary belt tensioner noisy

front discs corroded and pitted advise new

play in steering rack at nearside advise investigation

Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on advise investigation

slight play in steering rack, both sides

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,993 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 96,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,927 miles

front wheel bearing worn / noisey

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,925 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre split

turbo pipe loose

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,925 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre split

turbo pipe loose

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,684 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,569 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

unable to inner brake pads

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 DWU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF05 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

BF05 DWU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BF05 DWU safe to buy?

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