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SY55 ZXO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,379 mi
Last recorded133,379 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ZXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 133,379 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer wall, but not deep enough to show cords.

Pass 23 May 2016 124,039 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 123,864 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 111,838 miles

MIL on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 98,429 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside track arm has slight play

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside track arm has slight play

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 84,835 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2013 84,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,130 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,503 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,032 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,333 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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SY55 ZXO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SY55 ZXO, 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 SY55 ZXO registered?

SY55 ZXO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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