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OE06 UPJ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 UPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,960 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight when raised on jacks fine when standing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 123,960 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight when raised on jacks fine when standing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,635 miles

All light lenses have a product on them restricting the light output

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2015 114,616 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All light lenses have a product on them restricting the light output

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 106,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have uneven wear

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 106,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have uneven wear

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 82,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,137 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,315 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 UPJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

OE06 UPJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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