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KE55 HGL

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,035 mi
Last recorded126,035 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 HGL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 126,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,805 miles

hazard switch slightly sticking-washer pressure slightly low-oil leak-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-o/s/f flexi hose deteriorated- exhaust mountings corroded-o/s/f tyre worn ow and edges cracked

rear brake pads worn low-n/s/r tyre worn low-rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,333 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 122,333 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,316 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 111,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,497 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepping on inner surface

Fail 25 Jun 2016 96,497 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly stepping on inner surface

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,928 miles

Day time running lights do not extinguish when side lights illuminate

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 85,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Day time running lights do not extinguish when side lights illuminate

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,755 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,297 miles

ASR Light On

Both Front Tyres Low On Inner Edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,538 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,689 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,768 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,794 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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KE55 HGL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KE55 HGL, 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 KE55 HGL registered?

KE55 HGL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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