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MV55 WPN

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WPN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 142,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 129,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 125,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 125,032 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 113,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 113,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,725 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake only just passed efficiency 16%.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 93,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,774 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)

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,271 miles

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,857 miles

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

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

auxillary belt rubber starting to crack

Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,733 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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MV55 WPN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV55 WPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV55 WPN registered?

MV55 WPN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is MV55 WPN safe to buy?

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