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BG55 GVJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 132,290 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,530 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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BG55 GVJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BG55 GVJ, 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

How do I check the history of BG55 GVJ?

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What year was BG55 GVJ registered?

BG55 GVJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BG55 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 GVJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG55 GVJ have outstanding finance?

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