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CF55 XAR

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 XAR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine covers,undertrays and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

offside front wing corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,264 miles

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

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

slight corrosion offside front wing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,264 miles

Fuel hose leaking from fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

parking brake cables nor returning to stop

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,244 miles

both front to rear brake pipes coverings swollen

both rear brake pipe covers swollen

Fail 23 Mar 2015 89,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes coverings swollen

both rear brake pipe covers swollen

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,001 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,987 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)

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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CF55 XAR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 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 CF55 XAR, 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 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CF55 XAR registered?

CF55 XAR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is CF55 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 XAR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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