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GL55 FGD

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FGD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 147,515 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F - O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing is insecure, mirror glass is missing ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 147,515 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F - O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing is insecure, mirror glass is missing ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 142,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2022 142,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear number plate is damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2020 135,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear number plate is damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 122,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 122,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,271 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,271 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)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,201 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 76,805 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsr tyre feathered.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsr tyre feathered.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,954 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Offside rear tyre tread feathered

Small chip in screen

Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,952 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front number plate poor condition

Offside rear tyre tread feathered

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,455 miles

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

two front tyres 3mm tread left

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,515 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,127 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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GL55 FGD 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 68.2%.

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 GL55 FGD, 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 GL55 FGD registered?

GL55 FGD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is GL55 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 FGD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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