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LM55 BJX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,877 mi
Last recorded111,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,681 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 106,681 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre partial failer

offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 104,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,528 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 99,528 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,052 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

wiper blades are starting to smear and judder slightly.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 94,052 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

wiper blades are starting to smear and judder slightly.

Pass 26 Jan 2014 87,158 miles

nearside rear Tyre worn on Inner Edge

offside front Tyre worn on Inner Edge

offside rear Tyre worn on Inner Edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,302 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 66,849 miles

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,581 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 32,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LM55 BJX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LM55 BJX, 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 LM55 BJX registered?

LM55 BJX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2006.

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