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BJ55 FSY

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,468 mi
Last recorded68,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FSY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,468 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 52,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,186 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 38,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,564 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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BJ55 FSY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ55 FSY, 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 BJ55 FSY registered?

BJ55 FSY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is BJ55 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 FSY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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