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NH06 XVN

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,335 mi
Last recorded115,335 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 XVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,335 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 111,805 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 111,805 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 111,794 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 109,861 miles

Front Suspension corrodid

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

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

Rear Suspension corrodid

Fail 12 Sep 2023 109,824 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension corrodid

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

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

Rear Suspension corrodid

Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,345 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 108,342 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension rusty

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 107,552 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,601 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring produces a noise

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring produces a noise

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,169 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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NH06 XVN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NH06 XVN, 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 NH06 XVN registered?

NH06 XVN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is NH06 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH06 XVN shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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