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OE06 UPZ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,456 mi
Last recorded173,456 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 173,456 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 164,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 152,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn edges and perished

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,189 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 138,010 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 127,383 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 Jan 2016 127,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on limit 2055516

eml light on

Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn and front tyres wear on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2015 117,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn and front tyres wear on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,045 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

rear discs and pads worn

rear tyre wearing out of shape slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 84,959 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,583 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 58,523 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,523 miles

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

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

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 UPZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

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

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