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SB55 ZDG

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ZDG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 107,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 102,587 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 14%

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 102,587 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brakes slight imbalance 14%

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 59% (1.2.1 (c))

tpms lamp flashing

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,001 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,949 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,933 miles

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge and sidewall damage

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,726 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge and sidewall damage

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,782 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 618,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 48,642 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,642 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,323 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,609 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 ZDG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB55 ZDG, 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 SB55 ZDG registered?

SB55 ZDG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is SB55 ZDG safe to buy?

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