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PJ55 ZVB

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,743 mi
Last recorded130,743 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 ZVB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,743 miles

Eml on dash

Exhaust touching chasis

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,356 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 111,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,789 miles

EML light on

Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

EML light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,686 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 73,977 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,977 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2011 64,167 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 64,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,029 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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PJ55 ZVB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ55 ZVB, 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 PJ55 ZVB registered?

PJ55 ZVB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ55 ZVB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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