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PV55 EXW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,959 mi
Last recorded82,959 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,959 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 82,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,973 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,529 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,529 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic cover loose on fuel tank

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,353 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,860 miles

Clutch Pedal anti slip device missing

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Fail 15 Jan 2013 33,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch Pedal anti slip device missing

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,123 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,088 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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PV55 EXW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PV55 EXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PV55 EXW?

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What year was PV55 EXW registered?

PV55 EXW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is PV55 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 EXW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PV55 EXW have outstanding finance?

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