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DD53 NTS

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,148 mi
Last recorded146,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD53 NTS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 146,148 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 146,144 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 146,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel had corrosion and a hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,071 miles

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2022 139,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 135,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,827 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,122 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 86,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,710 miles

windscreen damage on the limit

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,714 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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DD53 NTS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DD53 NTS, 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 DD53 NTS registered?

DD53 NTS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 August 2006.

Is DD53 NTS safe to buy?

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