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FL55 BEJ

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,609 mi
Last recorded64,609 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,609 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 64,609 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 53,282 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 53,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,726 miles

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

o/s front fog lamp damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2015 49,726 miles

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

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

o/s front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,581 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 42,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s / n/s tyres perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,752 miles

possible fuel leak at rear filter , slight staining

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,751 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,084 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,523 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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FL55 BEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL55 BEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 BEJ registered?

FL55 BEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is FL55 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 BEJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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