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DN55 VXM

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,174 mi
Last recorded125,174 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 125,174 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover 7 undertrays hiding some components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 125,174 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover 7 undertrays hiding some components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 14 Jan 2019 120,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,823 miles

OSF TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE (205/55/16)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 104,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,457 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,763 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 59,251 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,512 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 VXM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXM, 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 DN55 VXM registered?

DN55 VXM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DN55 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 VXM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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