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OE06 PLF

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,095 mi
Last recorded138,095 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,095 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system silencer is heavily corroded in places.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 138,095 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres are perished.

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system silencer is heavily corroded in places.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin separating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 136,858 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,672 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,496 miles

Both front and the off side rear coil springs are corroded.

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The near side front tyre is worn low.

The off side front wing has some corrosion around the wheel arch.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 129,496 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front and the off side rear coil springs are corroded.

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The near side front tyre is worn low.

The off side front wing has some corrosion around the wheel arch.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,028 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 125,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,200 miles

Both front and offside rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake pipe blistering/corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

front tyre valves cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2016 119,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Both front and offside rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear brake pipe blistering/corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

front tyre valves cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 110,137 miles

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 94,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,087 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 85,087 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,982 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion at the rear silencer.

There is a screw in the near side rear tyre tread.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,945 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 13 Jun 2009 51,916 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 PLF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

OE06 PLF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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