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MD55 UVA

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,198 mi
Last recorded170,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 UVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 170,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 170,198 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 162,169 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 162,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,592 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 151,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 139,455 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear discs corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,444 miles

(strong advise) play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 124,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(strong advise) play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split at ends

Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,247 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 3 Jan 2014 108,247 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,419 miles

offside rear handbrake lever (on caliper) is forward slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2013 92,419 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake lever (on caliper) is forward slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,595 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2012 73,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,808 miles

all brake discs are worn and corroded

rear indicator bulbs are faded

Fail 16 Jan 2010 43,808 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all brake discs are worn and corroded

rear indicator bulbs are faded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,111 miles

rear brake discs are worn and pitted advise replacement

Fail 23 Jan 2009 30,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake discs are worn and pitted advise replacement

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 UVA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MD55 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

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

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