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J8 TVT

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,649 mi
Last recorded164,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 164,649 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 164,649 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 158,180 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 148,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and air freshener ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 148,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and air freshener ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 140,765 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing & sill end corroded to excess

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust backbox heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,715 miles

Exhaust rear back box heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear back box heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,860 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,330 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,935 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 88,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,525 miles

exhaust back box 2nd skin badly corroded and in poor condition

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,264 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,882 miles

both rear tyres cracking to tread pattern

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,317 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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J8 TVT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J8 TVT, 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 J8 TVT registered?

J8 TVT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is J8 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 TVT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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