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ML06 FJU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,586 mi
Last recorded97,586 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 FJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,586 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 97,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken and sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

oil below min level

Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,540 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe coroded

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure components

Fail 28 Aug 2019 89,244 miles

Emissions not tested NO OIL SHOWING ON DIPSTICK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle INDICATING PROBLEM WITH CALIPER OR ABS SYSTEM (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% MAX ALLOWANCE IS 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe coroded

amber steering wheel light on but steering operation good

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,028 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2018 78,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,193 miles

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

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

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,127 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,565 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 48,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,667 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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ML06 FJU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML06 FJU, 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 ML06 FJU registered?

ML06 FJU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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