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DE55 CTV

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,184 mi
Last recorded88,184 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 CTV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,184 miles

nails in tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,251 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 77,232 miles

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

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

rear backing brake plates corroded and parts missing

tyre symbol stays on.

Pass 30 May 2013 70,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,646 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,311 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,815 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,815 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CTV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DE55 CTV, 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 DE55 CTV registered?

DE55 CTV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DE55 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 CTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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