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DN55 VXY

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,050 mi
Last recorded212,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 212,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 201,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 177,312 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 175,943 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower back wishbone bush starting to unbond

Offside Front Outer cut in tyre side wall

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 172,011 miles

brake pipes

front shocker damp

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2018 172,011 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust box (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes

front shocker damp

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 159,876 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 159,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,088 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

front and rear suspension lowered

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 107,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non-standard suspension fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,374 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,839 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 VXY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN55 VXY, 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 DN55 VXY registered?

DN55 VXY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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