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OE55 RXW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,994 mi
Last recorded145,994 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 RXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 145,994 miles

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2019 145,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,610 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear osr wheel tight to turn. tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,499 miles

Offside Rear Wheel slightly tight under rotation

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,926 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 80,422 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,267 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,918 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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OE55 RXW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OE55 RXW, 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 OE55 RXW registered?

OE55 RXW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is OE55 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 RXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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