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BG17 YFA

2017 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,632 mi
Last recorded55,632 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 YFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,077 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F Shock absorber misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R coil spring corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R tyre perishing on sidewall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/r tyre slightly perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,069 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 40,069 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 30,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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BG17 YFA is a 2017 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG17 YFA, 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 BG17 YFA registered?

BG17 YFA is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is BG17 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 YFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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