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GY06 RVT

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,709 mi
Last recorded175,709 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 RVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 175,709 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Fail 9 May 2018 175,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2017 165,163 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 165,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 149,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 11 Aug 2014 120,254 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken

both front tyres close on inner edges

nearside front wiper noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,236 miles

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

slight brake bind from both rear brakes

Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight brake bind from both rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,746 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,746 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,163 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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GY06 RVT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY06 RVT, 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 GY06 RVT registered?

GY06 RVT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is GY06 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 RVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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