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CA05 XGV

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,656 mi
Last recorded119,656 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front plastic tray insecure

front suspension has surface corrosion

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,655 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front plastic tray insecure

front suspension has surface corrosion

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,079 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 102,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,394 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 62,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,181 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XGV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA05 XGV, 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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What year was CA05 XGV registered?

CA05 XGV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is CA05 XGV safe to buy?

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