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IHZ 4838

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,246 mi
Last recorded170,246 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 4838
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 170,246 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 169,648 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 158,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 149,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 149,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 May 2014 131,300 miles

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

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

damage to rear bumper noted

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm/cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,119 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 125,118 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,588 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Headlight beam images not very good.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight aim on lower limit

srs warning light on.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 94,588 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Headlight beam images not very good.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight aim on lower limit

srs warning light on.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,732 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 69,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,551 miles

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Fail 13 Sep 2010 67,546 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light on

crack to drivers side top of windscreen in sun strip not effecting view

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to nearside rear reflector

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

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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IHZ 4838 is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 IHZ 4838, 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 IHZ 4838 registered?

IHZ 4838 is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is IHZ 4838 safe to buy?

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