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L18 THX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,338 mi
Last recorded203,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 THX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 203,338 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both # (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 189,515 miles

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

Handbrake slight reserve travel

vehicle lowered

Fail 10 Jul 2024 189,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake slight reserve travel

vehicle lowered

Pass 12 Jun 2023 166,972 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slight travel-o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play-exhaust has minor leak-front brake discs worn thin-all coil springs corroded-n/s/f wishbone front bush has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2022 152,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 152,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 143,644 miles

rear heat shield insecure-n/s/r shocker damp-inner rack arms slight play-n/s/f and o/s/r links slight play-rear tyres inner edges worn low-parking brake lever slight travel and passed on limits-

Pass 24 Feb 2020 132,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 127,127 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,333 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,895 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,892 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,822 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,192 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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L18 THX 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 84.2%.

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 L18 THX, 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 L18 THX registered?

L18 THX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is L18 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 THX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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