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FA51 BAM

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,162 mi
Last recorded134,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 BAM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 129,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 119,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 110,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 105,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,376 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres bold on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on both edges

Fail 17 Jan 2015 94,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres bold on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,980 miles

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

exhaust middle box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,857 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,857 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 54,469 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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FA51 BAM is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FA51 BAM, 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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FA51 BAM is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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