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LK55 OTX

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

213,037 mi
Last recorded213,037 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 213,037 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

traction control light on

Fail 26 Nov 2018 213,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

traction control light on

Pass 9 Dec 2017 198,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Oil leak ()

traction control light on

Fail 9 Dec 2017 198,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Oil leak ()

traction control light on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 183,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TPMS warning light on

traction control warning light on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 183,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TPMS warning light on

traction control warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 169,325 miles

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

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

traction control warning light on

Fail 22 Dec 2015 169,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

traction control warning light on

Fail 2 Jan 2015 153,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 153,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 136,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 123,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

TPMS warning light on

exhaust backbox support snapped

Pass 31 Jan 2012 112,148 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 112,064 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 93,165 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2011 93,165 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,373 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,657 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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LK55 OTX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LK55 OTX, 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 LK55 OTX registered?

LK55 OTX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is LK55 OTX safe to buy?

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