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RY55 SFN

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,017 mi
Last recorded125,017 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 SFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 125,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 124,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,417 miles

Offside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,055 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,738 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,422 miles

Offside Rear spring missing about a inch of end

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 122,324 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire behind fuel heater (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,029 miles

Nearside Front steering arm(tie rod) has play

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2017 111,366 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,802 miles

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

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

engine under tray damaged and slightly insecure

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,883 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,554 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,049 miles

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

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

offside of park brake lower performance

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,459 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,780 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,212 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 48,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,959 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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RY55 SFN 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 RY55 SFN, 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 RY55 SFN registered?

RY55 SFN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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