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MW55 EJV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,363 mi
Last recorded107,363 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,363 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 107,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some minor underbody and suspension at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some minor underbody and suspension at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,276 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,280 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,476 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 83,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,243 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal From bottom of steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 80,243 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal From bottom of steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,764 miles

covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,895 miles

covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,545 miles

Nearside 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 3 Jan 2014 57,264 miles

All brake pads worn low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor gearbox oil leak.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,652 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Dec 2012 49,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen marked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,962 miles

Both front wipers smear slightly

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,687 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 4 Mar 2009 27,507 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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MW55 EJV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW55 EJV, 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 MW55 EJV registered?

MW55 EJV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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