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CU05 SZP

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,411 mi
Last recorded83,411 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,887 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,444 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FLEXI (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI/CATAND SLEEVE (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,461 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 35,461 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

offside rear tyre was manufactured in 2005 and is worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,587 miles

Front brake disks worn and lipped

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)

Rear brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 5,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,930 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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CU05 SZP is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey 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 CU05 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

CU05 SZP is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is CU05 SZP safe to buy?

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