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BF06 VDZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,843 mi
Last recorded166,843 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 166,843 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 166,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 146,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 111,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 111,162 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight brake binding nearside rear

Pass 3 Jun 2017 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,829 miles

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

o/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 76,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

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

Pass 6 May 2013 49,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,455 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,124 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 1,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 31,277 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 1 May 2010 31,277 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,582 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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BF06 VDZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BF06 VDZ, 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

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What year was BF06 VDZ registered?

BF06 VDZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is BF06 VDZ safe to buy?

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