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PX55 XSB

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,017 mi
Last recorded88,017 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 XSB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 71,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,832 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,246 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 59,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,246 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,280 miles

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

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,508 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre getting low inside shoulder

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 33,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,492 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,492 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,720 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Mar 2010 23,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 18,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,528 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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PX55 XSB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PX55 XSB, 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 PX55 XSB registered?

PX55 XSB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 January 2006.

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