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MK06 NBX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 NBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 152,871 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 152,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,674 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 142,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 133,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 133,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 124,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 115,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 109,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,218 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,214 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,249 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,756 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,898 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 26,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,847 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 NBX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK06 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

MK06 NBX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is MK06 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK06 NBX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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