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CU05 RMX

2005 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,179 mi
Last recorded172,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 172,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2014 158,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 153,360 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 147,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 139,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 130,237 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 129,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,764 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator 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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CU05 RMX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU05 RMX, 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 CU05 RMX registered?

CU05 RMX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is CU05 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 RMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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