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GY06 XGW

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,971 mi
Last recorded109,971 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 XGW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,971 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner CV boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,330 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner CV boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,786 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,786 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,678 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 84,678 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,200 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,183 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 XGW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

GY06 XGW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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