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CK05 LEJ

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,297 mi
Last recorded145,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 LEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 145,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front plywood under tray fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lowered suspension and covers fitted to front springs

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2025 145,251 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front plywood under tray fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lowered suspension and covers fitted to front springs

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,975 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,209 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 137,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 129,989 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 129,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 123,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,013 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 115,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 105,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mount corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,371 miles

engine undertray broken in few places

Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine undertray broken in few places

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,333 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 81,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,290 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle only just met emmissions test

Fail 8 Feb 2013 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres worn uneven

Both rear tyres perrished

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle only just met emmissions test

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,380 miles

Front brake pads and disks worn

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 38,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,801 miles

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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CK05 LEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CK05 LEJ, 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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CK05 LEJ is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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