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BEZ 9597

2005 Seat Leon TDI S

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,255 mi
Last recorded181,255 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 9597
MakeSeat
ModelLeon TDI S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 181,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 174,870 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2025 174,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 170,970 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 170,959 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 168,260 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 168,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 161,573 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 159,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 155,805 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 155,785 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon TDI S?

Based on 1,016 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring incomplete 9
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3
brake binding 3
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BEZ 9597 is a 2005 Seat Leon TDI S in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon TDI S fails its MOT is coil spring incomplete, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEZ 9597, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Leon TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BEZ 9597?

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What year was BEZ 9597 registered?

BEZ 9597 is a 2005 Seat Leon TDI S, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BEZ 9597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 9597 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEZ 9597 have outstanding finance?

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