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MK06 NBY

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,979 mi
Last recorded178,979 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 NBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 178,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on iner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on iner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box casing deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2022 168,722 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged central rear view mirror damaged. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2022 168,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged central rear view mirror damaged. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 159,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,366 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 151,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,316 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished and split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off silencer (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished and split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,340 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,551 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 91,550 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 11 Mar 2014 81,821 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,809 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp warning lamp on

tyre warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,529 miles

ESP light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ESP light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,699 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,699 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,428 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 NBY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NBY, 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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MK06 NBY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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