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BK05 NLX

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 NLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers deteriated

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 May 2015 85,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers slightly deteriated

both rear brake disks lipped

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,280 miles

centre exhaust retaining bracket broken off exhaust but system still secure

front brake disks lipped

rear exhaust loose but still secure and has a slight blow

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,280 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust retaining bracket broken off exhaust but system still secure

front brake disks lipped

rear exhaust loose but still secure and has a slight blow

Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,501 miles

Centre exhaust mount broke off

Fail 31 Mar 2012 53,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mount broke off

Fail 2 Apr 2011 44,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,337 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,452 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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BK05 NLX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK05 NLX, 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 BK05 NLX registered?

BK05 NLX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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