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BJ55 BXD

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,338 mi
Last recorded126,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,978 miles

front spoiler fitted - roller brake test not able to be carried out had a decelerometer check + gradient check on handbrake

Fail 20 Oct 2017 111,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail section mounting broken off and missing (7.1.1)

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

front spoiler fitted - roller brake test not able to be carried out had a decelerometer check + gradient check on handbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,347 miles

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)

Rear rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,892 miles

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)

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,818 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,598 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside fornt tyre side wall slighty damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2008 40,273 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside fornt tyre side wall slighty damaged

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 BXD is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BXD, 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 BXD registered?

BJ55 BXD is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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