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OV06 NFZ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 NFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 150,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in the O/S/R inner light unit

rear boot struts are weak

rear suspension components, O/S/R handbrake cable and the rear exhaust silencer outer wrapping are corroded and also has a small leak from the exhaust silencer connecting pipe

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in the O/S/R anti-roll bar ball joint

sub frame rubber mounting for the gearbox defective/weak

various body marks/damage including the rear number plate is damaged but still legible

various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2020 150,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in the O/S/R inner light unit

rear boot struts are weak

rear suspension components, O/S/R handbrake cable and the rear exhaust silencer outer wrapping are corroded and also has a small leak from the exhaust silencer connecting pipe

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in the O/S/R anti-roll bar ball joint

sub frame rubber mounting for the gearbox defective/weak

various body marks/damage including the rear number plate is damaged but still legible

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 28 May 2019 137,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R caliper handbrake lever slow to retract

rear brake pads worn 70% and all discs are worn/corroded

rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

slight play in O/S/R anti roll bar ball joint

various small stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody corrosion including rear sub-frame and exhaust tail-box outer wrapping

Fail 28 May 2019 137,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R caliper handbrake lever slow to retract

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear brake pads worn 70% and all discs are worn/corroded

rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

slight play in O/S/R anti roll bar ball joint

various small stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody corrosion including rear sub-frame and exhaust tail-box outer wrapping

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,695 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Corrosion around the rear suspension

Engine management light on

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

N/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2018 126,695 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air fresheners from mirror (8.3.1e)

Corrosion around the rear suspension

Engine management light on

Exhaust emissions close to legal limit

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

N/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,390 miles

All the flexi brake hoses are slightly perished

Both headlamp covers are crazed and the n/s has moisture inside but the images are good

Both registration plates are cracked but complete

The "sat nav" holder was removed from the drivers view prior to the test

The exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded but not leaking

The fuel filler cap retaining strap is broken

The n/s/f tyre tread depth is 3mm and the o/s/f is 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

The windscreen wiper blades squeak but are complete and the rear blade is not secure in the arm

There are slight leaks on the engine induction hose connectors and the engine top cover is missing

There are small stone chips in the windscreen

There are various slight marks around the bodywork

Fail 30 Jan 2017 118,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

All the flexi brake hoses are slightly perished

Both headlamp covers are crazed and the n/s has moisture inside but the images are good

Both registration plates are cracked but complete

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The "sat nav" holder was removed from the drivers view prior to the test

The exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded but not leaking

The fuel filler cap retaining strap is broken

The n/s/f tyre tread depth is 3mm and the o/s/f is 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

The windscreen wiper blades squeak but are complete and the rear blade is not secure in the arm

There are slight leaks on the engine induction hose connectors and the engine top cover is missing

There are small stone chips in the windscreen

There are various slight marks around the bodywork

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 107,800 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 36,075 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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OV06 NFZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV06 NFZ, 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 OV06 NFZ registered?

OV06 NFZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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