MOT Status
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204,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn out 225/45r17 91w Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn out (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn out 225/45r17 91w Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn out (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
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))
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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake levers on calipers not returning fully to their stops, It appears that the cable may be slightly over-adjusted
Spare tyre insecure in boot
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear tyre is heavily perished and worn very irregularly in a stepped manner
Parking brake levers on calipers not returning fully to their stops, It appears that the cable may be slightly over-adjusted
Spare tyre insecure in boot
engine oil level at presentation well below minium level on engine oil dipstick
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil level at presentation well below minium level on engine oil dipstick
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack
front suspension strut top mounts have play
number plates discolouring
rear indicators showing white light
various marks in swept area of windscreen
both number plates discolouring
front lower arm bushes perishing
front tyres getting low
rear indicators showing white light
various marks in swept area of windscreen
both number plates discolouring
rear indicators showing white light
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both number plates discolouring
rear indicators showing white light
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GW55 GFE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GFE, 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 GFE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2006.
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