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NH55 NRU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,806 mi
Last recorded162,806 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 NRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 162,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 161,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,244 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 154,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 152,518 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 152,515 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,518 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 142,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 135,042 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,024 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 126,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,889 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,881 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,703 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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NH55 NRU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NH55 NRU, 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 NH55 NRU registered?

NH55 NRU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is NH55 NRU safe to buy?

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