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GL55 FGF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,893 mi
Last recorded169,893 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 169,893 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 166,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 160,532 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2022 150,662 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,244 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE EDGES WORN

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 61,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,933 miles

Both rear tyres mis-shapen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Rear brake discs poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre nailed

sills covered with trims

Fail 3 Jan 2013 51,220 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre nailed

sills covered with trims

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,927 miles

all discs worn

bonnet catch poor

rear pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,008 miles

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

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

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,677 miles

front brake discs worn.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 30,675 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)

rear brake discs corroded.

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2009 22,972 miles

front wipers smeering exhaust corroded rear tyres worn front brakes worn rear brakes worn

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 FGF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GL55 FGF, 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 GL55 FGF registered?

GL55 FGF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is GL55 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 FGF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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