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KW55 RHF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

277,090 mi
Last recorded277,090 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 RHF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 277,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 262,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 239,117 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 239,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 216,910 miles

Oil leak

both front wishbone rear bushes split

front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2013 216,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front wishbone rear bushes split

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2012 201,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 163,886 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 1 Dec 2010 144,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,482 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on tread edge 225-45-ZR17Y

Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,330 miles

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

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

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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KW55 RHF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KW55 RHF, 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 KW55 RHF registered?

KW55 RHF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is KW55 RHF safe to buy?

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