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DE06 RXD

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,688 mi
Last recorded159,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 RXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 159,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,851 miles

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

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

osr and nsr tyres scolloped on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2019 153,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

nsr outer position light not working

osr and nsr tyres scolloped on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,103 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 139,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 123,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,212 miles

Front under tray fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,211 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front under tray fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,833 miles

Bonnet stay housing broken

Engine oil level low

Fail 5 Jun 2015 108,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet stay housing broken

Engine oil level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,220 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,220 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,850 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,808 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 RXD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RXD, 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 DE06 RXD registered?

DE06 RXD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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