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BP05 HHR

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,431 mi
Last recorded134,431 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 HHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,431 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH headlamps (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,431 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,540 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,160 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 103,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,291 miles

engine light on

some movement in front suspention wishbone rear bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine light on

some movement in front suspention wishbone rear bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,461 miles

small chi in windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

abs wire to o/s/f broken

small chi in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,518 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,522 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 45,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,574 miles

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

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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BP05 HHR is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BP05 HHR, 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 BP05 HHR registered?

BP05 HHR is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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