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BJ10 VFX

2010 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,459 mi
Last recorded120,459 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 VFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,459 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 120,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,982 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Sep 2017 109,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported midsection and rear hangar insecure (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Note: Exhaust back-box outer skin corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ10 VFX is a 2010 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ10 VFX, 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 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ10 VFX registered?

BJ10 VFX is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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