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EY55 CGV

2005 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,672 mi
Last recorded174,672 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 CGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 174,672 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on offside outer sill at front and front wing lower edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 174,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on offside outer sill at front and front wing lower edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,559 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 164,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

M.I.L. on

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Dec 2023 155,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Dec 2023 155,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Dec 2022 144,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 144,439 miles

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

M.I.L. on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 133,119 miles

MIL on

Fail 12 Nov 2021 133,119 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective o/s rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

MIL on

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

M.I.L. on

T,P.M.S. light on

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 91,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,089 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,976 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,563 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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EY55 CGV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY55 CGV, 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 EY55 CGV registered?

EY55 CGV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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