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MD55 TSX

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,254 mi
Last recorded153,254 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 153,254 miles

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

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

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

both front wings corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 153,254 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and middle of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 137,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flex pipes cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion build up on both front wings

Fail 31 Jan 2024 137,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flex pipes cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion build up on both front wings

Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,895 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,778 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 115,778 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 99,868 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,855 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,014 miles

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

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,189 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,101 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,079 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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MD55 TSX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MD55 TSX, 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 MD55 TSX registered?

MD55 TSX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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