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NU06 GGV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,231 mi
Last recorded168,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 GGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 168,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 160,619 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 160,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,719 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 148,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 134,805 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded and shield insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,780 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 123,760 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front strongly advised cut to cords and cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracking

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 113,841 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,697 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,983 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 39,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,919 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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NU06 GGV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU06 GGV, 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 NU06 GGV registered?

NU06 GGV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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