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VF55 RZD

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,291 mi
Last recorded174,291 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 174,291 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024
Fail 27 Mar 2024 173,736 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 168,864 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 168,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 168,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 154,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 144,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,926 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 113,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 100,742 miles

Added 1.5 litres of engine oil

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 100,742 miles

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

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

Added 1.5 litres of engine oil

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,474 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 50,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,366 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 RZD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RZD, 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

How do I check the history of VF55 RZD?

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What year was VF55 RZD registered?

VF55 RZD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is VF55 RZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 RZD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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