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ML06 LXG

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,769 mi
Last recorded185,769 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 LXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 185,769 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 185,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 179,827 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 179,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 169,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 163,182 miles

(Recommend 4 wheel alignment )

Fail 11 Mar 2020 163,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged internal damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (internal damage ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(Recommend 4 wheel alignment )

Pass 25 Mar 2019 157,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 142,647 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 142,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,347 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 136,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 127,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,011 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,936 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Both front tyres wearing inner edges and offside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Rough running at idle.

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 75,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,919 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LXG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

ML06 LXG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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