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OE06 JAU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 JAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,383 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

trailer electrical socket mounting bracket corroded

tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates a fault

Fail 1 May 2018 67,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

trailer electrical socket mounting bracket corroded

tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates a fault

Pass 4 May 2017 62,740 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected trailer socket mounting plate corroded (1.9.3b)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Fail 4 May 2017 62,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected trailer socket mounting plate corroded (1.9.3b)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,809 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

nearside door mirror insecure

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,804 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside wipers juddering (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

insufficient oil in engine to carry out diesel emissions test

nearside door mirror insecure

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,428 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 48,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,958 miles

rear tyres stepping

Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,953 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres stepping

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,238 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,349 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,282 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,847 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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OE06 JAU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OE06 JAU, 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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OE06 JAU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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