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FP06 VZE

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,987 mi
Last recorded131,987 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 VZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,987 miles

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Fail 16 Nov 2020 131,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to Rear - Rear Sections - Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 93,114 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 92,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,275 miles

both front headlamps slightly to right

both front tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r shock absorbers weeping slightly

slight front brake judder

Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps slightly to right

both front tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r shock absorbers weeping slightly

slight front brake judder

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper dragging across screen

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,851 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 57,827 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FP06 VZE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP06 VZE, 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 FP06 VZE registered?

FP06 VZE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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