CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY05 BJX

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 125,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2026 125,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2025 120,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,837 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view 4x chips (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm @lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm @lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,984 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,851 miles

Front both tyres on limit

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Rear both coil springs slightly corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

window screen chipped

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,096 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,118 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,515 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,164 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY05 BJX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FY05 BJX, 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

How do I check the history of FY05 BJX?

You can check the full history of FY05 BJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY05 BJX registered?

FY05 BJX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 BJX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY05 BJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY05 BJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.