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OE06 KAU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,020 mi
Last recorded170,020 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 KAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 170,020 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 165,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 159,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 142,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 125,987 miles

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

Rear silencer getting weak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,717 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear silencer getting weak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,948 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 108,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise eml engine light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,486 miles

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

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 71,129 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 71,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,474 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,913 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,120 miles

Front number plate comming away @ the sides. However, secure.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 38,120 miles

Front number plate comming away @ the sides. However, secure.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,906 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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OE06 KAU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAU, 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 OE06 KAU registered?

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

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