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RN55 GYT

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 GYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,624 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE LOST SHAPE ON INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

O/S RACK KNUCKLE HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON, ALSO WEAP OF OIL FROM BOOT.

o/s of engine under tray torn, also leaking oil from above

o/s park brake poor, will require caliper to cure

signs of front tyres fouling inner arches but clear on turn plates

Fail 8 Aug 2016 102,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE LOST SHAPE ON INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

O/S RACK KNUCKLE HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON, ALSO WEAP OF OIL FROM BOOT.

o/s of engine under tray torn, also leaking oil from above

o/s park brake poor, will require caliper to cure

signs of front tyres fouling inner arches but clear on turn plates

Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (center exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported) (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 82,825 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,444 miles

Lowered suspension fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tinted windows fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,332 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,521 miles

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)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,983 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 22,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,431 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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RN55 GYT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GYT, 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 RN55 GYT registered?

RN55 GYT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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The MOT history for RN55 GYT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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