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BT05 ZKX

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018
Pass 31 May 2017 99,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 99,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,372 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 72,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,386 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,404 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 19,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,775 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 18,775 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,220 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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BT05 ZKX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT05 ZKX, 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 BT05 ZKX registered?

BT05 ZKX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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