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GW55 FGN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,967 mi
Last recorded104,967 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FGN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 104,967 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 104,967 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing, Slight Roughness Detected.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing, Slight Roughness Detected.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,991 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,047 miles

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked but secure at time of test so no danger to others

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle wet for inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,071 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,299 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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GW55 FGN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GW55 FGN, 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

How do I check the history of GW55 FGN?

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What year was GW55 FGN registered?

GW55 FGN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is GW55 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 FGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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