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VF55 RVR

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,883 mi
Last recorded111,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,883 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 111,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,408 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,694 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 69,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,081 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,529 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,950 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 RVR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VF55 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

VF55 RVR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is VF55 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 RVR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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