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WD55 MWF

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,762 mi
Last recorded176,762 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 MWF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 176,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 140,236 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 127,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 94,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,696 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on chassis +under sills

Fail 21 Jun 2021 87,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on chassis +under sills

Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,884 miles

Both rear brake backing plates are corroding away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, possible alignment issue. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, possible alignment issue. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape and perished, ten years old.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 60,884 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake backing plates are corroding away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, possible alignment issue. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, possible alignment issue. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape and perished, ten years old.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread remaining on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread remaining on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,195 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 45,194 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,479 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,213 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,213 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 31,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,468 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,993 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,085 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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WD55 MWF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WD55 MWF, 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 WD55 MWF registered?

WD55 MWF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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