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MD55 YSO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,967 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake disc back plates corroded

both front brake discs badly worn pads appear ok

both front tyres cracking in treads and worn on edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,963 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake disc back plates corroded

both front brake discs badly worn pads appear ok

both front tyres cracking in treads and worn on edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,959 miles

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

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow brake pedal not returning (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

N/S/F CV boot contaminated but not split

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% secondary (1.1.A.3b)

all brake disc back plate badly corroded

both front tyres cracking in treads and wearing on edges

center exhaust brackets broken

front brake discs badly worn and corroded pads appear ok

slight bind O/S/F hub

slight engine oil leaks

slight play O/S/F inner rack ends

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,638 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,869 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,173 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,676 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 YSO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

MD55 YSO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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