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BF05 YCL

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,377 mi
Last recorded96,377 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YCL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,797 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,382 miles

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

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

slight play in front steering inner joints

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,115 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,641 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,890 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 YCL is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 YCL registered?

BF05 YCL is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BF05 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 YCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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