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NV06 BDU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,646 mi
Last recorded137,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 BDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,580 miles

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

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

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

under car surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 133,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,681 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 127,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 123,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,445 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2013 111,445 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

tyre pressure warning system indicates a fault

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,832 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 94,832 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,492 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,657 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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NV06 BDU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV06 BDU, 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 NV06 BDU registered?

NV06 BDU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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