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RN55 NCD

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,426 mi
Last recorded185,426 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 NCD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 185,426 miles

Nearside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill has surface corrosion

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 175,814 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 165,161 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front arch coroded

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 165,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front arch coroded

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 160,007 miles

All brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread stepping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 153,802 miles

All brake back plates corroded but secure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 153,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake back plates corroded but secure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,007 miles

All brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp patch on fuel filter

Fail 13 Feb 2018 149,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake back plates corroded

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp patch on fuel filter

Pass 11 Jan 2017 142,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 128,722 miles

Rear Tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,648 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,610 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes half split.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,636 miles

All 4 tyres lifting on inner egdes.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,636 miles

All 4 tyres lifting on inner egdes.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,115 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 NCD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

RN55 NCD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 February 2006.

Is RN55 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 NCD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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