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L21 MST

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 MST
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 154,102 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPS LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Jun 2023 154,102 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPS LIGHT ON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 146,594 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 1 Dec 2020 134,776 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 29 May 2019 128,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,017 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 84,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,103 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,365 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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L21 MST is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L21 MST, 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 L21 MST registered?

L21 MST is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is L21 MST safe to buy?

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