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CV06 SKE

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,071 mi
Last recorded165,071 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 SKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 165,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 165,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 151,907 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,001 miles

Coil spring corroded All corners. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 138,600 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All corners. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front One of 3 original studs & nuts for securing ball joint to suspension arm replaced by screw & nut.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 127,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Linkage upper ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV joint gaiter(inner securing clip loose.) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkage upper ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm inner/front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner/front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,035 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 115,639 miles

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

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,626 miles

N/S/F brake dust plate deteriorated.

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

O/S/F brake dust plate not fitted .

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,248 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,497 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 83,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres with uneven wear.Inner edges scrubbed.No ply or cords showing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,368 miles

N/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE DETERIORATED.

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 70,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F-N/S/R and O/S/R brake back plates deterriorated.

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,609 miles

O/S/F brake back plate badly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,362 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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CV06 SKE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV06 SKE, 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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CV06 SKE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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