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CE05 VXX

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,169 mi
Last recorded133,169 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2022 133,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2021 127,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly which may cause road noise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 116,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,063 miles

Front CV boots deteriorated both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,096 miles

Offside Rear child seat

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,741 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,190 miles

Both front wiper blades have minor splits on ends.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,187 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front wiper blades have minor splits on ends.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,556 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,552 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 57,497 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

minor play in p/s of steering rack

Pass 30 May 2009 44,224 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 31 May 2008 33,452 miles

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

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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CE05 VXX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE05 VXX, 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 CE05 VXX registered?

CE05 VXX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is CE05 VXX safe to buy?

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