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NV06 SBU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,785 mi
Last recorded191,785 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 SBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 191,785 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf & osf(outer) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

inspected in wet condition

Fail 31 Dec 2021 191,785 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf & osf(outer) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

inspected in wet condition

Pass 15 Dec 2020 181,537 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 181,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 170,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 156,742 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 156,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 156,677 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,658 miles

Eml on

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

oil leak

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Oct 2014 135,006 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 135,006 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 121,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Sep 2013 121,328 miles

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

Offside 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,819 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 108,709 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Aug 2010 85,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,980 miles

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

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 SBU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NV06 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

NV06 SBU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is NV06 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV06 SBU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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