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CP55 MWV

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,643 mi
Last recorded120,643 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 MWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 120,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 105,975 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Fail 24 May 2014 105,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Fail 25 May 2013 79,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 79,157 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 64,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,124 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 49,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,892 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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CP55 MWV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP55 MWV, 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 CP55 MWV registered?

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

Is CP55 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 MWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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