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LJ06 XDU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,540 mi
Last recorded137,540 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 XDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 137,540 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 129,052 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm rubber bushes tatty

Fail 31 Mar 2025 129,052 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm rubber bushes tatty

Pass 5 Mar 2024 127,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,994 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 121,986 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,077 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 110,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,203 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,528 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,464 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 10 Mar 2015 68,863 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,517 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,941 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,066 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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LJ06 XDU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ06 XDU, 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 LJ06 XDU registered?

LJ06 XDU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LJ06 XDU safe to buy?

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