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CP54 XFG

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,337 mi
Last recorded133,337 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 XFG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 133,337 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 124,477 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 113,259 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 95,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,037 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 82,009 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,938 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,922 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Jan 2011 42,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,978 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,956 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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CP54 XFG is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 CP54 XFG, 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 CP54 XFG registered?

CP54 XFG is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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