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HIG 2014

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,173 mi
Last recorded133,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 2014
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 133,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 132,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,258 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 97,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,544 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 87,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,116 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 80,381 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner sections.

Damage to nearside front bumper.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel repaired.

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

Under tray damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,236 miles

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

TPS light on dash

reapair to near side front wheel inner rim

side wall damage to both front and off side rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HIG 2014 is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HIG 2014, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HIG 2014 registered?

HIG 2014 is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is HIG 2014 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 2014 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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