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KW55 VEL

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 VEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,330 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 143,328 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side and offside front inner wheel arch/strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,089 miles

x2 front cv boots deteriated slightly-o/s/f/ tyre on limit-o/s/f/ link boot deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,642 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

tyre pressure monitor light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,166 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 67,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,897 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,393 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KW55 VEL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VEL, 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 KW55 VEL registered?

KW55 VEL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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