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GW55 GFE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,988 mi
Last recorded204,988 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 204,988 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 203,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 188,471 miles

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) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 188,471 miles

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) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 173,343 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 173,343 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 160,873 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 160,873 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 150,505 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 150,505 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,079 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,079 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,703 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 118,703 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,800 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 96,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,980 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 79,920 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,458 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,875 miles

engine oil level at presentation well below minium level on engine oil dipstick

Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,736 miles

both number plates discolouring

rear indicators showing white light

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2009 30,736 miles

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?

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 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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What year was GW55 GFE registered?

GW55 GFE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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