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GL55 MVD

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

281,559 mi
Last recorded281,559 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MVD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 281,559 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner plastic guard loose

Nearside Front door card with open handle missing but door cannot be opened

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf has chips zone has chip and round crack osf by pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

boot full

breather pipe missing of top of engine causing slight smoke under engine cover

eml light on

oil low on dipstick

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 22 Mar 2024 280,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner plastic guard loose

Nearside Front door card with open handle missing but door cannot be opened

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf has chips zone has chip and round crack osf by pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

boot full

breather pipe missing of top of engine causing slight smoke under engine cover

eml light on

oil low on dipstick

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2023 260,322 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 258,995 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 228,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 221,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 221,633 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 202,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 182,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 168,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 155,933 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 140,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 128,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,159 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 69,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 MVD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD registered?

GL55 MVD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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