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BL55 YKW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,525 mi
Last recorded178,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YKW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 178,525 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 177,365 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 173,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (back inner) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 170,205 miles

nsf wheel slight brake binding

Pass 16 Jan 2016 165,832 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf & osf (centre circumference) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 165,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf & osf (centre circumference) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 159,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 154,794 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 150,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,439 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 117,439 miles

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

front discs slighty pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 100,953 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,896 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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BL55 YKW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 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 BL55 YKW, 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 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL55 YKW registered?

BL55 YKW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is BL55 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 YKW shows 14 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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