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NC55 NCU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,888 mi
Last recorded192,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 NCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 192,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre shows slight misshaped on inner edge

Oil leak ()

covers under bonnet

Pass 16 Jul 2016 176,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 176,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 166,936 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 166,853 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine cover fitted

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 152,870 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs are in very poor condition

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 2 Jan 2014 144,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2013 136,653 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner surface

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,859 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 120,859 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advised offside rear brake disc shows wear

Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,921 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,286 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,245 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 NCU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC55 NCU, 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 NC55 NCU registered?

NC55 NCU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is NC55 NCU safe to buy?

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