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NC55 KHP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,578 mi
Last recorded157,578 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 KHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 157,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2021 157,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2020 150,190 miles

play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Feb 2020 150,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,632 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 133,834 miles

suspension low

Pass 20 Feb 2016 132,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 114,075 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,970 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 99,970 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,965 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 85,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,466 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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NC55 KHP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC55 KHP, 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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NC55 KHP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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