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CT55 RWL

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,227 mi
Last recorded166,227 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 RWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 166,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 165,511 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 165,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 144,497 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear n/s rear discs need to change

rear wiper need to change

Pass 30 Jun 2018 127,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays obscuring

Fail 31 Mar 2016 100,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays obscuring

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,667 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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CT55 RWL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CT55 RWL, 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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CT55 RWL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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