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OE06 MHJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 MHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 122,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 110,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,179 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 102,170 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,165 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 96,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,164 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,682 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,964 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 40,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,985 miles

clothing hanging up on rear door pillar unable to test seat belt

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 MHJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE06 MHJ registered?

OE06 MHJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 July 2006.

Is OE06 MHJ safe to buy?

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