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YE05 BGX

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 BGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm pass but advise renewed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit so have to pass but advise renewed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 22,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,503 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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YE05 BGX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YE05 BGX, 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 YE05 BGX?

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What year was YE05 BGX registered?

YE05 BGX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YE05 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 BGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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