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BF05 YCZ

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,583 mi
Last recorded162,583 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 162,583 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 160,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 155,271 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 3 Dec 2014 143,129 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 139,146 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2012 119,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,599 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,141 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,931 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,199 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,272 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 YCZ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

BF05 YCZ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BF05 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 YCZ 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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