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LD55 XZE

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

197,621 mi
Last recorded197,621 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 197,621 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 191,583 miles

Offside Front dipped beam light dark

Fail 1 Nov 2024 191,581 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front dipped beam light dark

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 183,722 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 173,799 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 165,270 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 165,268 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 x 17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

both drive shaft inner and outer boots starting to deteriorate

rear brake backing plates deteriorating

slight damage to o/s/f outer alloy rim

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 5 Nov 2019 147,663 miles

head lamp hight adjuster rod on n/s/r deteriorating

n/s/r brake backing plate deteriorating

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 3 Nov 2018 137,430 miles

small wind screen stone chip n/s upper

Fail 3 Nov 2018 137,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

small wind screen stone chip n/s upper

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,851 miles

EML on

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 13 Feb 2017 130,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working light on the boot (1.1.A.3b)

EML on

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure light on

Unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody shields fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 121,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure light on

Unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

engine management light on

underbody shields fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s rear inner side light not working

rear wiper blade worn out

tyre pressure warning light on

windscreen washer fluid light on

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,843 miles

tyre monitiring light on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 98,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolant level low

engine and tyre monitoring light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Low tyre pressure light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer fluid light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate deteriorating

Low tyre pressure light on

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,592 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

Unable to fully view rear brake inner pads due to manufacturers design

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,592 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

Unable to fully view rear brake inner pads due to manufacturers design

Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,993 miles

Both number plates begining to deteriorate

Sat Nav wire passing through steering column clamp

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking between tread and is wearing low

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,771 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

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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LD55 XZE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LD55 XZE, 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 LD55 XZE registered?

LD55 XZE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is LD55 XZE safe to buy?

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