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GW55 JCU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 JCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,163 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 138,066 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,647 miles

covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed

exhaust braket rusted in middle center

Pass 31 Jan 2017 121,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 108,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,412 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,683 miles

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

rear discs slight wear. rear tyres are 2mm. o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. front discs slight wear.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 80,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs slight wear. rear tyres are 2mm. o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. front discs slight wear.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 61,200 miles

C.V grease around N/S/F c.v boot

Engine warning light on

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,200 miles

C.V grease around N/S/F c.v boot

Engine warning light on

Front number plate cracked

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 14 Jan 2010 44,139 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JCU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

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

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