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GX55 AYM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,105 mi
Last recorded139,105 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 AYM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 139,105 miles

EML light on

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 139,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML light on

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 136,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 136,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 132,750 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 132,746 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear window damaged

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear window damaged

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall splitting.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front fog light cracked.

Rear exhaust rust.

Offside Front tyre bold on edges.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall splitting.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front fog light cracked.

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

Offside Rear foot & hand brake readings low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rust.

Offside Front tyre bold on edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,172 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre has minor damage to the outer side wall

Fail 17 Feb 2017 104,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre has minor damage to the outer side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,950 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,606 miles

Offside front headlight damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,879 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc rusty on inner

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,075 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

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

near side front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,681 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 48,440 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,456 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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GX55 AYM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX55 AYM, 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 GX55 AYM registered?

GX55 AYM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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