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AF53 NNN

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NNN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 104,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushs split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 137,276 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 137,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 129,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,795 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 118,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,288 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,469 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,873 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 115,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,835 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 109,835 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,452 miles

Front tyres edges bald

emissions too clean to be detected

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,452 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position boot (6.4.1)

Front tyres edges bald

emissions too clean to be detected

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 77,405 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf nsr (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers x2 26" aero blades (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre out of shape stepped tread causing wheel bearing type noise

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,288 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,288 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,055 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,055 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,162 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,226 miles

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,026 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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AF53 NNN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF53 NNN, 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 AF53 NNN registered?

AF53 NNN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is AF53 NNN safe to buy?

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