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BJ17 XGK

2017 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,571 mi
Last recorded83,571 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 XGK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 83,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2025 83,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 71,835 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has expired (01/2024)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 59,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x 2 ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 1 May 2021 36,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x 2 ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 28 May 2020 22,501 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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BJ17 XGK is a 2017 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 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 BJ17 XGK, 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 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ17 XGK registered?

BJ17 XGK is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is BJ17 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 XGK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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