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SB55 PDU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,170 mi
Last recorded189,170 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 PDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 189,170 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 8 May 2018 189,170 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 May 2017 154,921 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 154,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 138,800 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 138,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,125 miles

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

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2015 127,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,562 miles

airbag warning light on

electric windows inop

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

front wiper blades worn

slight leak from radiator

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,849 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,849 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,071 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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SB55 PDU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB55 PDU, 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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SB55 PDU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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