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MM55 HZG

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,873 mi
Last recorded141,873 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 HZG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,676 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

tyre pressure warning light iluminated

Fail 14 Sep 2018 111,075 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 250 & 350 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

tyre pressure warning light iluminated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,849 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2017 101,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,427 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,394 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,164 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

hand brake nearside rear caliper arm does not return to stop

Fail 22 Sep 2010 63,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

hand brake nearside rear caliper arm does not return to stop

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,648 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,807 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,807 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MM55 HZG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MM55 HZG, 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 MM55 HZG registered?

MM55 HZG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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