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VF55 RVK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,420 mi
Last recorded135,420 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,420 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Inside of vehicle has been misted up.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mount has had a effective repair.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 135,420 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Inside of vehicle has been misted up.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mount has had a effective repair.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,783 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Fail 8 Jan 2022 127,783 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,797 miles

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

small chip in screen

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 124,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,957 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,643 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 20 May 2009 44,916 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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VF55 RVK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VF55 RVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 RVK registered?

VF55 RVK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is VF55 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 RVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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