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WD55 MWK

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,235 mi
Last recorded158,235 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 MWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 158,235 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate strut weak

Fail 5 Oct 2019 158,230 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate strut weak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 157,062 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 157,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,410 miles

Front discs coroded

Fail 1 Jul 2017 152,409 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs coroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 147,935 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 147,935 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 141,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 129,471 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

covers fitted over sills

lower engine mounting covered in oil and weak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 121,065 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)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

covers fitted over sills

lower engine mounting covered in oil and weak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 107,727 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,205 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,652 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 71,652 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 MWK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

WD55 MWK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is WD55 MWK safe to buy?

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