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CW05 FSY

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,238 mi
Last recorded139,238 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 FSY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 139,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,647 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 136,023 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 109,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,194 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,357 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,227 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,162 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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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CW05 FSY is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CW05 FSY, 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 CW05 FSY registered?

CW05 FSY is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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