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N18 WGC

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 WGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 156,498 miles

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box other skin corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2025 154,947 miles

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

Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear suspension bushes worn but not excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 153,507 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 151,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Slight oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,063 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2021 142,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2020 139,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,284 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,167 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 131,167 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust box is slightly deteriorated

TPMS warning lamp indicates a fault

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 3 Aug 2017 128,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust box is slightly deteriorated

TPMS warning lamp indicates a fault

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 16 May 2016 118,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear under inflated

Pass 18 May 2015 114,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 111,895 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 111,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 106,689 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

condensation in nearside headlamp

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 May 2013 106,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

condensation in nearside headlamp

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,049 miles

both rear wheels slight buckle

front pads getting low

mobile phone cradle removed

plastic under trays

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,071 miles

front tyre treads wearing on edges

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,900 miles

nearside rear tyre inner treads have slight distortion

Fail 17 Mar 2009 59,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner treads have slight distortion

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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N18 WGC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N18 WGC, 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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N18 WGC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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