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AO55 VKX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 116,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front drop link boots deteriorated

o/s mirror casing damaged

unable to open boot area checked through rear seats

Pass 30 Sep 2022 113,416 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

front drop link boots deteriorated

front tyres wearing unevenly to markers

o/s outer mirror casing missing

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,247 miles

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s mirror casing damaged

o/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 21 Sep 2020 107,882 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front outer cv boots deteriorated

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

n/s/r brake discs discoloured

number plate lamps dull

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,640 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 105,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coil springs starting to corrode

handbrake efficiency poor

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,755 miles

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

front brake backplates corroded

fuel filter damp

rear discs corroded

wipers poor

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,755 miles

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

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

front brake backplates corroded

fuel filter damp

rear discs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,690 miles

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

brake back plates corroded

coil springs corroded

damp stain on fuel filter

drive shafts corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,588 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,202 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,328 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,869 miles

nearside front tyre on wear limit, advise replacement.

offside front tyre close to wear limit.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 61,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,460 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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AO55 VKX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO55 VKX, 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 AO55 VKX registered?

AO55 VKX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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