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VF55 RVN

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,992 mi
Last recorded183,992 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 183,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 176,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 160,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 143,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 132,711 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr handbrake just met requirments

Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,681 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 129,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,550 miles

coil spring corroded all coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 121,139 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 121,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,590 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,438 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,528 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 105,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,284 miles

Engine undershield insecure ( hanging off )

Front Disc's worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,255 miles

Advise front wiper blades deteriating.

Advise rear brake discs lipped.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 75,255 miles

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

Advise front wiper blades deteriating.

Advise rear brake discs lipped.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,609 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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VF55 RVN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

VF55 RVN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is VF55 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 RVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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