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DN55 MKA

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,129 mi
Last recorded127,129 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 MKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 127,129 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 127,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 114,701 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,553 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

front brake hoses perishing

front pads wearing thin

nearside cv boot seaping

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2018 110,553 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

front brake hoses perishing

front pads wearing thin

nearside cv boot seaping

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,509 miles

Battery clamp missing but battery still secure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside and Offside outer sill lips damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills slightly damaged

n/s front seatbelt has slow re-coil

o/s headlamp mountings damaged

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyre has slightly uneven treadear

slight fuel weep underside

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front seatbelt slow to re-coil

rear tyre has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear

sills have slight damage

Fail 28 Jan 2016 95,992 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch faulty

n/s front seatbelt slow to re-coil

rear tyre has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear

sills have slight damage

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,447 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake slightly stiff/beding in

o/s rear seatbelt has slight damage

sill has slight damage/corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2015 90,442 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs showing slight deterioration

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s front seatbelt slow to re-coil

o/s rear brake noisey in operation(inner pad?)

o/s rear seatbelt has damage

sill has slight damage/corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,367 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2013 57,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear discs corroded

slight damage on screen

Fail 12 Jan 2012 47,986 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear discs corroded

slight damage on screen

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,721 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,275 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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DN55 MKA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN55 MKA, 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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DN55 MKA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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