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LY55 RFJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,997 mi
Last recorded121,997 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 RFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear Sub frame, Rear Suspension arms. Outer sills.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 121,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear Sub frame, Rear Suspension arms. Outer sills.

Pass 29 May 2021 111,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 111,055 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 110,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 rears . ()

Damage to nearside outer sill.

Front number plate broken .

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes binding

Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars in centre

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly on outer shoulder

Fail 10 Jun 2020 106,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars in centre

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,037 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,958 miles

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

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Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,942 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,810 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,810 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,691 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,997 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

slight leak from rear silencer

Pass 23 Jan 2010 30,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,495 miles

offside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

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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LY55 RFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY55 RFJ, 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 LY55 RFJ registered?

LY55 RFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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