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WU55 EOW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EOW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 119,499 miles

corrosion rear subframe

corrosion nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe

corrosion offside front flexible brake hose ferrule

corrosion outer sills

corrosion, pitting, scoring rear brake discs

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2023 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe

corrosion offside front flexible brake hose ferrule

corrosion outer sills

corrosion rear subframe

corrosion, pitting, scoring rear brake discs

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,490 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 113,254 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,069 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,069 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 93,271 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 75,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,405 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,215 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 50,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

damage to offside front of vehicle

engine oil level below minimum

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres have uneven wear

sump bung damp with oil possible leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,606 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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WU55 EOW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU55 EOW, 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 WU55 EOW registered?

WU55 EOW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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