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BJ05 BWK

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,328 mi
Last recorded65,328 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,328 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,875 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,504 miles

Imbalance high on handrake- O/S figure higher than N/S

Internal headlight adjuster altered

O/S/R Brake caliper handbrake quadaraunt not fully returning

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,652 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,811 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,474 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 27 Mar 2008 30,233 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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BJ05 BWK is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ05 BWK, 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 BJ05 BWK registered?

BJ05 BWK is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 BWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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