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OU06 ZXY

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,389 mi
Last recorded158,389 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 ZXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 158,389 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 155,165 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 151,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 148,969 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 148,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 145,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Rear Console Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 142,195 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR Console Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 142,195 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR Console Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 137,946 miles

Front Lower Arm (BACK) Bushes Split But Only Have Slight Play (advise changing)

Fail 15 Mar 2019 137,946 miles

Front Lower Arm (BACK) Bushes Split But Only Have Slight Play (advise changing)

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,880 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,102 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly damaged

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter slight seepage

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,187 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Mirror casing damaged.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 111,187 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Mirror casing damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,766 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror housing loose

Fail 13 Mar 2013 76,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror housing loose

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,986 miles

Rear number plate damaged and poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,986 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged and poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,454 miles

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

Front and Rear number plates both have small cracks in

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OU06 ZXY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OU06 ZXY, 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 OU06 ZXY registered?

OU06 ZXY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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The MOT history for OU06 ZXY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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