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SEAT Leon

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LC55 TEUMOT history

LC55 TEU is a red diesel SEAT Leon first used on 21 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LC55 TEU red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
192,869 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 TEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 TEU was last recorded at 192,869 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 6,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2012: 52,824 miles, lower than 84,599 miles on 14 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,698 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,171 miles
Average per year
9,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,869 miles
  • 2024 – 186,698 miles
  • 2023 – 180,020 miles
  • 2022 – 172,197 miles
  • 2021 – 161,489 miles
  • 2020 – 148,572 miles
  • 2019 – 136,433 miles
  • 2018 – 127,025 miles
  • 2017 – 119,459 miles
  • 2016 – 105,683 miles
  • 2015 – 93,367 miles
  • 2014 – 76,622 miles
  • 2013 – 66,115 miles
  • 2012 – 52,824 miles
  • 2011 – 42,618 miles
  • 2010 – 34,102 miles
  • 2009 – 24,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,869 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,869 miles (+6,171)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    192,869 miles
    Test number
    767602340173
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,698 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    186,698 miles
    Test number
    258916803390
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass180,020 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,020 miles
    Test number
    428980534069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail180,014 miles (+7,817)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,014 miles
    Test number
    761481241387
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,197 miles (+10,708)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    172,197 miles
    Test number
    191337512941
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass161,489 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,489 miles
    Test number
    282524007828
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail161,489 miles (+12,917)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,489 miles
    Test number
    488729111915
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,572 miles (+243)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,572 miles
    Test number
    299383476146
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail148,329 miles (+11,896)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,329 miles
    Test number
    926066722615
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass136,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,433 miles
    Test number
    403717177986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,433 miles (+9,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,433 miles
    Test number
    750553124752
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass127,025 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,025 miles
    Test number
    564262344976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,459 miles (+13,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,459 miles
    Test number
    267359107523
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass105,683 miles (+12,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,683 miles
    Test number
    615788833553
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r caliper sticking

  15. Pass93,367 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,367 miles
    Test number
    106594725054
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail93,366 miles (+16,744)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    356474825099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass76,622 miles (+10,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    585491214072
    • NoteN/s/r door only opens from inside

  18. Fail66,115 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    506992213045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades have small splits at the ends,

  19. Pass66,115 miles (+13,291)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    549832913073
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades have small splits at the ends,

  20. Pass52,824 miles (-31,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    169141922445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,599 miles (+41,981)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    237084512079
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll road wheels kerbed

  22. Pass42,618 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    115102221432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,102 miles
    Test number
    271015010081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,102 miles (+9,217)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,102 miles
    Test number
    602355910014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass24,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    692395519069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 TEU

Does LC55 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 TEU is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 TEU?
The MOT on LC55 TEU is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 TEU done?
LC55 TEU was recorded at 192,869 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 9,779 miles a year.
Has LC55 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 TEU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 TEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC55 TEU find?
LC55 TEU passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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