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GW55 GFX

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,345 mi
Last recorded77,345 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 GFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,694 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

suspension component rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2023 72,380 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

suspension component rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,779 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 69,779 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,045 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,097 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 67,093 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o\s and n\s inside bumper (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,356 miles

Nearside Front tyres perished

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,202 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,747 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,718 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 50,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wet conditions

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,462 miles

wet conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,436 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 42,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 33,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,991 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 GFX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX?

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What year was GW55 GFX registered?

GW55 GFX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is GW55 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 GFX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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