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DE55 CRX

2005 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,907 mi
Last recorded56,907 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 CRX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 56,907 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 56,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid repaired split pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,564 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 48,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,061 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,953 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 42,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,766 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 32,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,478 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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DE55 CRX is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE55 CRX, 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

How do I check the history of DE55 CRX?

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What year was DE55 CRX registered?

DE55 CRX is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DE55 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 CRX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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