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DF55 VHN

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,336 mi
Last recorded170,336 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VHN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 170,336 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 170,250 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 150,208 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 140,175 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 140,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DF55 VHN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF55 VHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF55 VHN registered?

DF55 VHN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DF55 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 VHN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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