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BK06 PVW

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 PVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 147,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Mar 2019 132,731 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / inner worn - ( slight ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn - ( slight ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions high - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - ( advised require adjustment ) (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced - ( offside misty ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing / arch / chassis - ( slight ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( nearside very slight ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - ( offside front inner tie rod ) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread worn - ( required soon ) (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn slight - ( nearside rear trailing arm bush / axle bush worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn - ( required soon ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 132,731 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / inner worn - ( slight ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn - ( slight ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction - ( e g r sticking / glow plug warning flashing ) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions high - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - ( advised require adjustment ) (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced - ( offside misty ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing / arch / chassis - ( slight ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( nearside very slight ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - ( offside front inner tie rod ) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread worn - ( required soon ) (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn slight - ( nearside rear trailing arm bush / axle bush worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn - ( required soon ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 127,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,060 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 119,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 111,808 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,752 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 98,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,593 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 90,593 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen has scratches on nearside but not obscuring the view

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,227 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2010 66,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,178 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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BK06 PVW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK06 PVW, 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 BK06 PVW registered?

BK06 PVW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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