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BK05 XKE

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,326 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 109,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,311 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,745 miles

front tyres low, inner shoulder wear

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,120 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,094 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,794 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,732 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 22,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,602 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 XKE is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc 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 BK05 XKE, 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 BK05 XKE registered?

BK05 XKE is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BK05 XKE safe to buy?

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