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BV55 TEV

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,157 mi
Last recorded155,157 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TEV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 155,157 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 155,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 149,647 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 149,639 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken and centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear number plate letters spaced wrong (0.1 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 149,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 140,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,768 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,797 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 110,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BV55 TEV is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 84,926 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 BV55 TEV, 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 19 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV55 TEV registered?

BV55 TEV is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is BV55 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 TEV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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