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MF06 AFE

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 AFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 160,852 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corrosion.

Nearside Rear Lens missing.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on, need attention.

Fail 4 Mar 2024 160,852 miles

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

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wings/ Nearside & Offside. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Nearside & Offside. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corrosion.

Nearside Rear Lens missing.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 154,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 148,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 148,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top strut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,510 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Side panel corroded at bottom

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning sign shows malfunction

Fail 3 Mar 2021 142,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at the rear of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at the front of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At the rear of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Side panel corroded at bottom

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure warning sign shows malfunction

Pass 7 Mar 2020 134,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 125,168 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays restricting full inspection

nearside rear brake disc back plate deteriorating and offside missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,345 miles

under trays restricting full inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2017 112,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault drivers air bag (5.4.2)

under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2016 104,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion n/s and o/s rear disc backplates

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,345 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,345 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 53,787 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,303 miles

Small pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v boot

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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MF06 AFE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF06 AFE, 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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MF06 AFE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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