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RN55 NYB

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,549 mi
Last recorded142,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 NYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 142,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,551 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 134,773 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 134,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,547 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,775 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 100,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement on brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear advise hand brake low effort

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 88,276 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 84,578 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,895 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 45,638 miles

Front brake disc inner edges corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear parking brake caliper lever not fully returning.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,638 miles

Front brake disc inner edges corroded.

Off side rear parking brake caliper lever not fully returning.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,124 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 NYB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RN55 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

RN55 NYB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is RN55 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 NYB 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.

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