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Y55 BDY

2010 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,399 mi
Last recorded142,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 BDY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 142,399 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 121,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,399 miles

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

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

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

movement in steering rack arms

Fail 31 May 2023 120,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

movement in steering rack arms

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 29 Oct 2022 120,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at pipe union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,382 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 78,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,549 miles

under trays fitted

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

cut in o/s/r tyre

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,134 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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Y55 BDY is a 2010 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 Y55 BDY, 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 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y55 BDY registered?

Y55 BDY is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is Y55 BDY safe to buy?

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