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BN17 FXL

2017 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,988 mi
Last recorded66,988 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 FXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 66,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 39,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,993 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 23,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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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BN17 FXL is a 2017 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 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 BN17 FXL, 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 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN17 FXL?

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What year was BN17 FXL registered?

BN17 FXL is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is BN17 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 FXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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