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BN55 HVS

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,628 mi
Last recorded122,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HVS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 122,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2015 118,089 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake flexi hoses secured with cable ties

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 May 2014 102,779 miles

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

centre exhaust hitting heat shield

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,042 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,707 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 73,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,769 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,769 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,750 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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BN55 HVS is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN55 HVS, 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 BN55 HVS registered?

BN55 HVS is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 HVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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