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OE06 UPW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,675 mi
Last recorded162,675 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,675 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 162,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 156,177 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2015 148,690 miles

Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 8 Aug 2015 148,690 miles

Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 140,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 125,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,564 miles

o/s/f/fog light cracked

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,498 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2009 70,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,915 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 UPW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

OE06 UPW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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