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GW55 GFY

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,904 mi
Last recorded122,904 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 GFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 121,007 miles

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2022 112,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 102,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 99,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 89,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 85,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,360 miles

Engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,631 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,861 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 37,861 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 GFY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GFY, 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

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What year was GW55 GFY registered?

GW55 GFY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is GW55 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 GFY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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