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CF05 XLX

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,719 mi
Last recorded165,719 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 165,719 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak from the engine

Pass 4 Aug 2017 158,500 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

slighg noise from nearside front wheeel

Pass 10 Aug 2016 148,043 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 143,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 143,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

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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CF05 XLX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CF05 XLX, 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 CF05 XLX registered?

CF05 XLX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is CF05 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 XLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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