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RN55 NYL

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

204,737 mi
Last recorded204,737 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 204,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2020 204,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

engine MIL lamp illuminated

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2019 192,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper,handbrake lever NOT returning to stop.

Nearside mirror loose & cover missing.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust bracket broken.

fluid leak underside engine.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 192,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper,handbrake lever NOT returning to stop.

Nearside mirror loose & cover missing.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front & offside rear tyres wearing uneven.

exhaust bracket broken.

fluid leak underside engine.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 175,861 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven & bold inner edge.

Nearside mirror broken.

Nearside washer jet poor.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 175,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven & bold inner edge.

Nearside mirror broken.

Nearside washer jet poor.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 161,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 161,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 146,046 miles

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

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

all disks rusty

fuel filter in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2015 146,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

all disks rusty

fuel filter in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2013 138,509 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 138,509 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 123,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 123,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wosher in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2011 98,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray fitted to front and damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray fitted to front and damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,271 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 78,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,044 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 NYL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RN55 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

RN55 NYL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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