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MD55 TXY

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,328 mi
Last recorded178,328 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 178,328 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 151,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,515 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 123,438 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 110,950 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 110,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,510 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Freeplay in nearside and offside front suspension bottom arms front bushes close to excessive.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,317 miles

n/s/f suspension bush slight play

n/s/f tyre just on limit

nsf cv boot covered in grease

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,328 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 726,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 72,667 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,550 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 TXY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

MD55 TXY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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