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CX55 VOB

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VOB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,453 miles

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

general rear underside corrosion

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2019 122,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general rear underside corrosion

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,381 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,547 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,547 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,335 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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CX55 VOB is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX55 VOB, 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 CX55 VOB registered?

CX55 VOB is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is CX55 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 VOB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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