2005 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · BF55 VZV
2005 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 142,667 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF55 VZV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 142,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF55 VZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Leon (BF55 VZV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BF55 VZV Mileage History
- 06/09/2022128,273 mi
- 06/09/2022128,273 mi
- 02/09/2023140,696 mi+12,423 mi
- 06/09/2024142,667 mi+1,971 mi
Average of roughly 7,193 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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