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CW05 LFA

2005 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 LFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 123,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 115,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 103,012 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,208 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,208 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,820 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,134 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively

offside front wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 58,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,702 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,439 miles

Rear 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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CW05 LFA is a 2005 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LFA, 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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CW05 LFA is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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