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BT06 XLG

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,480 mi
Last recorded174,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 174,480 miles

Both rear shocks have light misting of oil

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Stretched tyres fitted all round but ok

Fail 26 Jul 2019 174,480 miles

Both rear shocks have light misting of oil

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Stretched tyres fitted all round but ok

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 170,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

Pass 5 Jul 2017 168,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 165,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 157,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

this vehicle has being fitted with modified suspension all round

Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,746 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 143,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 127,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 122,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 157,874 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 110,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,496 miles

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

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

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 XLG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT06 XLG, 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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BT06 XLG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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