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BG55 KXT

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,191 mi
Last recorded141,191 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 141,191 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 141,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 132,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 126,126 miles

corrosion:- rear subframe, rear suspension, offside outer sill

headlight images

nearside mirror

outer c v boots

Pass 26 Jan 2019 125,097 miles

corrosion:- rear subframe & suspension

headlight images

nearside mirror glass

Fail 26 Jan 2019 125,097 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

corrosion:- rear subframe & suspension

headlight images

nearside mirror glass

Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,220 miles

both front tyres tread on 2mm

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Fail 1 Nov 2014 90,220 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres tread on 2mm

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,142 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 76,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,585 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

headlight cleaning device not working

headlight leveling device not working

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,745 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 1 Oct 2008 27,307 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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BG55 KXT is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG55 KXT, 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.

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What year was BG55 KXT registered?

BG55 KXT is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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