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CA05 FCF

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,220 mi
Last recorded126,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FCF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 126,220 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front both headlamps in poor condition

indicator stalk worn

Pass 16 Jul 2021 122,448 miles

Front both headlamps could do with a polish

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 122,444 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both headlamps could do with a polish

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 115,567 miles

Air in-take supply pipe damaged/hole

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 0 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad clip, out of position

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

No oil showing on dip stick on arrival---Engine

Pass 9 May 2018 110,553 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 110,553 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 102,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 94,571 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 84,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 84,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,038 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 77,030 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 69,071 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 60,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 60,802 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 51,502 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 42,698 miles

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

rear wiper

Fail 11 May 2010 42,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear wiper

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

Pass 19 May 2009 33,983 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CA05 FCF is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA05 FCF, 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.

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CA05 FCF is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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