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KO06 ARU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 ARU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,938 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r/under/upper tray fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,759 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,808 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 106,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 7 Nov 2015 80,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes slightly uneven 25%

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,482 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,968 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 39,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,769 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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KO06 ARU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KO06 ARU, 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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KO06 ARU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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