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WD55 WZC

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,318 mi
Last recorded164,318 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 WZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 164,318 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlight masks fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 164,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlight masks fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 151,875 miles

Engine undershield loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 151,743 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)

Engine undershield loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,194 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2014 135,184 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,796 miles

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

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

offside rear disc rusty

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 17 Jun 2013 114,796 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear disc rusty

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,717 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,268 miles

Oil leak

dipstick broken

front axle brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,656 miles

slight engine smoking present

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,526 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 WZC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC registered?

WD55 WZC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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