MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Slight play in both front inner rack joints
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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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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