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GY06 XGG

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 XGG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,042 miles

engine warning light on

traction warning light on

Fail 13 Apr 2018 152,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine warning light on

traction warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,833 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 133,833 miles

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

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

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,165 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 126,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,965 miles

offside front tyrebald on inner edge

secondary tail light on offside not working

small hole in nearside front antiroll bar link gaiter

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,825 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

exhaust rear section rotten

n/s/r shock absorber damp/wet

rear brake discs very poor/worn condition.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 105,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear section rotten

n/s/r shock absorber damp/wet

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r outer sidelamp not working

rear brake discs very poor/worn condition.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp warning lamp on

n/s/r inner position lamp not working

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,720 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp warning lamp on

n/s/r inner position lamp not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,085 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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,598 miles

both rear tyres very slightoly miss shaped , front brake pads low

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 XGG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

GY06 XGG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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