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EA06 VKZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 VKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 132,676 miles

both front brake discs lipped/scored

both front suspension arms (wishbone) - ball joint dust covers deteriorated/split

offside rear brake disc lipped/scored

Pass 11 Nov 2024 128,800 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 128,800 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,134 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2019 86,688 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,251 miles

Offside Front the inner edge of the tyre part worn.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear the offside rear tyre showing excessive cracking in the tread channels.

judder in both front wiper blades.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Fail 8 May 2018 78,234 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front the inner edge of the tyre part worn.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear the offside rear tyre showing excessive cracking in the tread channels.

judder in both front wiper blades.

no washer LIQUID to the rear screen.

the ESP is faulty or deactivated( warning light on screen).

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,136 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,140 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,572 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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EA06 VKZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA06 VKZ, 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

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What year was EA06 VKZ registered?

EA06 VKZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is EA06 VKZ safe to buy?

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