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BG55 RUR

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,260 mi
Last recorded70,260 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RUR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,260 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 70,260 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,736 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,675 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 10 Dec 2013 41,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,785 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,147 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Advise handbrake cables rough.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,800 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 RUR is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

BG55 RUR is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is BG55 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 RUR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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