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MK55 UXT

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 87,830 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,923 miles

eml on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [205/55/16] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm [205/55/16] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm [205/55/16] (4.1.E.1)

eml on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,416 miles

engine managment light staying on

Fail 3 Aug 2015 70,415 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine managment light staying on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,853 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,800 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 49,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,775 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,226 miles

all four tyres worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 19,789 miles

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

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

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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MK55 UXT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK55 UXT, 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 MK55 UXT registered?

MK55 UXT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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