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BG55 KYO

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,213 mi
Last recorded114,213 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,213 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,989 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 67,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f cv gaiter split

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip end (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Rear silencer exhaust bracket broken but is still secure

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 44,521 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,730 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,960 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 20,068 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 KYO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KYO, 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 BG55 KYO registered?

BG55 KYO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is BG55 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 KYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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