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BK55 YFE

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,088 mi
Last recorded232,088 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 232,088 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONT SHOCKS REDUCED EFORT (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI CASING PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SHOCK DAMP - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SEVERAL STONECHIPS - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 231,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OUTER CASE PERISHED TO SHOW INNER CORE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONT SHOCKS REDUCED EFORT (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI CASING PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SHOCK DAMP - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SEVERAL STONECHIPS - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 210,195 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES - REDUCED EFFORT (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER CASING PERISHING / SPLITTING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIPS - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 210,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES - REDUCED EFFORT (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER CASING PERISHING / SPLITTING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIPS - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 197,025 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW IN CENTERS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY NOTED IN TOP BUSH/BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUBFRAME MAIN BUSHES UNBONDING - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 197,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play EXCESS PLAY IN RACK INNER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG ILLUMINATED (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW IN CENTERS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY NOTED IN TOP BUSH/BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUBFRAME MAIN BUSHES UNBONDING - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 183,885 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 183,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 176,348 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

start of corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 20 Sep 2019 176,348 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front steering arms excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

start of corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2018 168,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 9 May 2018 168,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 160,016 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)

eml on

rear exhaust box bracket loose

Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,170 miles

Movement in both inner rack joints

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Offside steering rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 150,047 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Movement in both inner rack joints

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Offside steering rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Fail 12 Aug 2014 135,026 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,974 miles

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,403 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)

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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BK55 YFE is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK55 YFE, 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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BK55 YFE is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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