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YR05 BDF

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

149,544 mi
Last recorded149,544 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 BDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 149,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 141,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,510 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 127,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 116,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 111,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,312 miles

small chip in front screen

Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,801 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,619 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,435 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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YR05 BDF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YR05 BDF, 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 YR05 BDF registered?

YR05 BDF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is YR05 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 BDF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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