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FM06 GYX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,805 mi
Last recorded146,805 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 GYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 146,805 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust box corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under tray fitted obscuring some under components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 146,805 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust box corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under tray fitted obscuring some under components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 146,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 140,640 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on both front coil springs

eml active

Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on both front coil springs

eml active

Pass 14 Mar 2015 133,063 miles

Engine check light on.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2014 125,720 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 May 2012 115,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 110,831 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 110,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 104,784 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 95,449 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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FM06 GYX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM06 GYX, 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 FM06 GYX registered?

FM06 GYX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FM06 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 GYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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