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MM06 AEB

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,794 mi
Last recorded158,794 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 AEB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 158,794 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front indicators are on constant and not flashing when sidelights are on (4.4.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside sill badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 154,177 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 154,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side arm on calliper stuck (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 154,132 miles

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels (2.6 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to the cat has been tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 149,872 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 149,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 145,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,001 miles

Front wings corroded

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 133,682 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside lens cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,302 miles

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

emission too clean to detect

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 117,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emission too clean to detect

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,972 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,187 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 101,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,591 miles

exhaust mounting broken centre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,805 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,136 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,259 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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MM06 AEB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MM06 AEB, 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 MM06 AEB registered?

MM06 AEB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is MM06 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM06 AEB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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