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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 225/40 ZR 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
back box exhaust bracket broken
engine management light illuminated
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust mounting in front of rear silencer detatched but system adequately supported
Front tyres worn on inner edges.
Exhaust mounting in front of rear silencer detatched but system adequately supported
Front tyres worn on inner edges.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S rear tyre cut in inner wall but cords not exposed.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
N/S rear tyre cut in inner wall but cords not exposed.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread 3mm 225/40/17Y
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread 3mm 225/40/17Y
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GW55 GDU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 GW55 GDU, 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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GW55 GDU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2006.
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