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EF05 CPU

2005 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,334 mi
Last recorded115,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre leaking resealed with sealant also rear box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,332 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 112,332 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,878 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 109,789 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour engine over revs and emits excessive smoke. NO EMISSIONS TEST. (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,854 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect belt

Fail 23 Jul 2015 106,854 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,747 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,272 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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EF05 CPU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF05 CPU, 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 EF05 CPU registered?

EF05 CPU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is EF05 CPU safe to buy?

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