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RN55 GYS

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,323 mi
Last recorded152,323 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 GYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 152,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 146,152 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 139,584 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 139,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 131,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 125,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,275 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 115,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,368 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 160,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 136,692 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 135,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 108,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 88,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,505 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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RN55 GYS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN55 GYS, 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

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What year was RN55 GYS registered?

RN55 GYS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is RN55 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 GYS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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