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BJ55 BXB

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,209 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Feb 2016 117,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,685 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,897 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,498 miles

Advise oil level getting low.

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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BJ55 BXB is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ55 BXB, 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 BJ55 BXB registered?

BJ55 BXB is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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