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BK05 NVJ

2005 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,997 mi
Last recorded74,997 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 NVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 64,633 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes split/very poor condition

strong blue tint to both headlamps

Fail 1 May 2012 64,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front suspension lower arm rear bushes split/very poor condition

strong blue tint to both headlamps

Pass 3 May 2011 51,037 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 51,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,730 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,013 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NVJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

BK05 NVJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BK05 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 NVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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