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CP55 MWL

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,641 mi
Last recorded132,641 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 MWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise : exhaust front flexi pipe slightly leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2017 123,771 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 123,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,553 miles

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

advise : both rear brakes slightly binding

advise : slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,525 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 68,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,311 miles

Both rear brake disks corroded.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,863 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,047 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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CP55 MWL is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP55 MWL, 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 CP55 MWL registered?

CP55 MWL is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is CP55 MWL safe to buy?

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