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VX55 NKP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,582 mi
Last recorded163,582 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NKP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 163,582 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,560 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box cover det

Fail 7 Jan 2019 151,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box cover det

Pass 27 Jan 2018 142,180 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Jan 2018 142,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 127,180 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 127,180 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 116,768 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ( BADLY ) REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ASAP

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO TEST ADULT SEAT BELT

Pass 11 Oct 2014 103,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,577 miles

middle exhaust suport bracket broken

Fail 7 Oct 2013 90,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

middle exhaust suport bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2012 78,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,413 miles

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,483 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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VX55 NKP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 VX55 NKP, 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 VX55 NKP registered?

VX55 NKP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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