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BN55 ZXC

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,590 mi
Last recorded161,590 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 161,590 miles

tpms light on

Fail 6 Aug 2020 161,529 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 7 Aug 2019 155,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 155,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 149,175 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 149,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 135,360 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 124,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f door mirror cracked.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17 91V.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,965 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17 91V.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,076 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

o/s + n/s rear brake back plates corroded too excess

Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,810 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 71,810 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

engine management light on

o/s c v gaitor inner split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,897 miles

engine management light on dash

front inner pads wearing low needs attention

o/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

unable to check n/s/r seartbelt due to childseat fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2009 52,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine management light on dash

front inner pads wearing low needs attention

o/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

unable to check n/s/r seartbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

near side rear brake pads wearing thin

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 ZXC is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN55 ZXC, 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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What year was BN55 ZXC registered?

BN55 ZXC is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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