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HV06 LKU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,668 mi
Last recorded142,668 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 LKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,668 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,297 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 135,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,379 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 118,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,143 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 112,117 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)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 107,606 miles

Air bag light on

Engine light on

O/S/F tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 83,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,805 miles

front brake disks worn,pads good

nearside rear park brake lever not back to stop

rear brake disks worn,pads good

Fail 21 Sep 2009 68,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disks worn,pads good

nearside rear park brake lever not back to stop

rear brake disks worn,pads good

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,749 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad worn very low , front brake discs worn , slight wear to rear brake discs , surface corrosion to exhaust , o/s/r tyre worn low , under tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2009 58,749 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f outer brake pad worn very low , front brake discs worn , slight wear to rear brake discs , surface corrosion to exhaust , o/s/r tyre worn low , under tray fitted

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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HV06 LKU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 HV06 LKU, 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 HV06 LKU registered?

HV06 LKU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is HV06 LKU safe to buy?

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