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MK06 FVH

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,114 mi
Last recorded171,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 FVH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 171,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 171,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 164,469 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

offside mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 164,469 miles

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

offside mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 157,843 miles

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

both nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

Fail 24 Sep 2015 157,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

both nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 147,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 125,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,111 miles

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

rear brake discs worn low

Fail 27 Apr 2011 92,111 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn low

Pass 14 May 2010 78,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 64,312 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2009 64,312 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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MK06 FVH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK06 FVH, 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 MK06 FVH registered?

MK06 FVH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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