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DY55 EEN

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,240 mi
Last recorded151,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 EEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 151,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 150,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,826 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 122,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,842 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 65,841 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2016 47,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,500 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine covers

Under trays

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,416 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 34,412 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,826 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres castlating on inner edges.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 10,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 8,207 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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DY55 EEN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY55 EEN, 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 DY55 EEN registered?

DY55 EEN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is DY55 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 EEN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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