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BF06 VDA

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,226 mi
Last recorded120,226 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VDA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 120,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 117,810 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 117,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 117,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,436 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 92,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,323 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads approx. 60% worn

general wear on discs

no n/s/r fog light working

slight damage to n/s sil

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,115 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside & nearside parking brake levers not returning to stops

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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BF06 VDA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF06 VDA, 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 BF06 VDA registered?

BF06 VDA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is BF06 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 VDA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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