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WR55 GHU

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,530 mi
Last recorded218,530 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 GHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 218,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 211,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 198,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 187,385 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 175,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 163,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 163,421 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 154,956 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 154,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 143,727 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 143,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 132,721 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 126,043 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,904 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,125 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 89,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2012 76,795 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,011 miles

Front Brake Disc's Slightly Worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 50,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,970 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)

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 GHU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR55 GHU registered?

WR55 GHU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is WR55 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 GHU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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