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WR55 DLV

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,061 mi
Last recorded171,061 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 DLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 171,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 171,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 153,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe behind cat/dpf (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 153,710 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe behind cat/dpf (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low plus poor beam image (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low plus poor beam image (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 140,049 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 123,921 miles

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

n/s/front tyre. has slight outer sidewall damage.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,656 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 113,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

O/S Rear Brake Disc Pitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,608 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 66,499 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (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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WR55 DLV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc 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 WR55 DLV, 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 WR55 DLV registered?

WR55 DLV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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