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CT55 KBV

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,118 mi
Last recorded108,118 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KBV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 108,113 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,109 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front and rear suspension and rear beam all corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,280 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,442 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 103,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 95,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,200 miles

bonnet secondary catch inoperative

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges

Fail 25 Nov 2014 88,157 miles

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

bonnet secondary catch inoperative

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,164 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn to 2'0mm

Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,110 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,146 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 47,143 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,484 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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CT55 KBV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CT55 KBV, 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 CT55 KBV registered?

CT55 KBV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is CT55 KBV safe to buy?

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