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BT06 RXK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,205 mi
Last recorded164,205 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 RXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 164,205 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam croade (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 164,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam croade (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 162,096 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 159,617 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 159,617 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 157,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 155,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 153,141 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 153,141 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 151,694 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 148,970 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 148,970 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 145,355 miles

Rear tyres cracking

oil leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and o/s/r overheated (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 145,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres cracking

oil leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and o/s/r overheated (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 141,846 miles

oil leaks

Pass 31 Dec 2015 137,132 miles

engine noisy

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2015 132,348 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 132,318 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 127,326 miles

body damaged nearside

engine noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,614 miles

front pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2012 117,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 108,943 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,990 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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BT06 RXK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT06 RXK, 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 BT06 RXK registered?

BT06 RXK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is BT06 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 RXK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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