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BD17 GNJ

2017 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 GNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 89,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 68,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,868 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 45,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear badly cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 34,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,324 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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BD17 GNJ is a 2017 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 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 BD17 GNJ, 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 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD17 GNJ registered?

BD17 GNJ is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is BD17 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 GNJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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