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MJ06 VBU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,612 mi
Last recorded120,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 VBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped on inner edges (advise discs next pad change) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2019 120,612 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped on inner edges (advise discs next pad change) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2017 86,489 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management

Fail 18 May 2017 86,187 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management

Pass 19 May 2016 69,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,746 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 64,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 18 Jun 2014 59,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,618 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,904 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,051 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 15 Apr 2010 43,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,799 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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MJ06 VBU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ06 VBU, 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 MJ06 VBU registered?

MJ06 VBU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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