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DE06 RXC

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,374 mi
Last recorded131,374 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 RXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,981 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 122,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,999 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,999 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,192 miles

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

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

service light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,940 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,192 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,102 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,173 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 44,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,370 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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DE06 RXC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue 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 DE06 RXC, 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

How do I check the history of DE06 RXC?

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What year was DE06 RXC registered?

DE06 RXC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is DE06 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 RXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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