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DA55 XJB

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 XJB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 123,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 123,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 109,756 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 104,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,873 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,228 miles

Both front tyres worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 97,228 miles

Both front tyres worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 80,661 miles

Front discs lipped, and suspect front brake close to bottom limit.

Warning light on dash, but all lights working.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner/outer edges of tread & cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre worn/cracking, wearing on inner edges of tread.

Offside Rear tyre worn/cracking, wearing uneven on inner edge of tread.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 73,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner/outer edges of tread & cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre worn/cracking, wearing on inner edges of tread.

Offside Rear tyre worn/cracking, wearing uneven on inner edge of tread.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,794 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTY NOSIEY

Rear O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Rear X2 DISCS WEARING THIN

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTY NOSIEY

Rear O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Rear X2 DISCS WEARING THIN

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,558 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres worn/cracking.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,643 miles

Offside front tyre worn.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,301 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,427 miles

under floor protection covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,668 miles

slight cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

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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DA55 XJB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DA55 XJB, 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 DA55 XJB registered?

DA55 XJB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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