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KE06 GXL

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,950 mi
Last recorded180,950 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 GXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 180,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

Pass 19 Feb 2021 172,489 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed catch stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Catch stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight brake bind on roller brake tester

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 172,489 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed catch stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Catch stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Slight brake bind on roller brake tester

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 166,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 152,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 152,993 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 125,503 miles

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

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge stepping badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 95,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back box corroded

osf tyre 2mm and bald inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,744 miles

back box corroded

osf tyre 2mm and bald inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,253 miles

advise nearside rear tyre curbing beads damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 18 Jun 2013 87,253 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre curbing beads damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,478 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,478 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,366 miles

rear no.plate damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,830 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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KE06 GXL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE06 GXL, 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 KE06 GXL registered?

KE06 GXL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is KE06 GXL safe to buy?

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