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CP55 SFO

2005 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,905 mi
Last recorded118,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SFO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 118,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over top of suspension sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Rear Surface rust to underside of boot floor above rear suspension sub frame

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear corrosion to suspension sub frame

Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,831 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear corrosion to suspension sub frame

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front , and rear ()

Engine management light illuminated

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 101,113 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front , and rear ()

Engine management light illuminated

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,052 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 26 Nov 2016 91,976 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,712 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Near and offside rear tyre valves deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,039 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside

both rear valve stems cracking with age

Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inside

both rear valve stems cracking with age

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,816 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,781 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 SFO is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFO, 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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CP55 SFO is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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