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EA06 VLC

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,191 mi
Last recorded96,191 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 VLC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 96,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp aim/beam just acceptable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 86,485 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd from rear box (7.1.2)

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp aim/beam just acceptable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions not tested

front brake discs corroded

visual check of rear coil springs as sat deep in housing

Pass 18 May 2015 80,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 80,211 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 6 May 2014 72,939 miles

EML Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 72,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 63,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 56,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,797 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)

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 VLC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

EA06 VLC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is EA06 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 VLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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