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HT55 AEA

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,107 mi
Last recorded167,107 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT55 AEA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 167,107 miles

All brake backing plates corroded front and rear

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly dirty and cracked (6.3.1d)

O/s mirror lens cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2016 167,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

All brake backing plates corroded front and rear

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly dirty and cracked (6.3.1d)

O/s mirror lens cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2015 163,775 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind Nearside Rear

Pass 5 Jan 2015 163,775 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind Nearside Rear

Pass 21 Jan 2014 160,742 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

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

Slight movement n/s mirror and minor damage o/s glass.N/S/R and both front disc covers corroded.Rear box deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 156,915 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.Slight movement n/s door mirror.Rear box slightly deteriorated.N/S/R and both front disc shields corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 146,652 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.N/S/R disc back plate corroded.Minor damage o/s mirror glass.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 132,026 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 115,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2010 115,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 89,981 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)

Fail 11 May 2009 89,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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HT55 AEA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HT55 AEA, 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 HT55 AEA registered?

HT55 AEA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is HT55 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT55 AEA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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