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WV55 FLH

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,177 mi
Last recorded141,177 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FLH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,177 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,538 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 125,511 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 117,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 105,457 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 105,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,816 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,883 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Number plate slight damage

Rear Number plate slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,817 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,067 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 90,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,616 miles

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 82,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

both number plates cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both number plates cracked

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 13%

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,421 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre.Tyre on 3mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,227 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 58,227 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,651 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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WV55 FLH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV55 FLH, 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 WV55 FLH registered?

WV55 FLH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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