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OV06 VFX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,270 mi
Last recorded173,270 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,270 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Fail 18 Nov 2022 173,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminating when front position lamps switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminating when front position lamps switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front fog lamps not working

Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brakes may need adjustment

Pass 16 Nov 2020 145,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wing taped

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,820 miles

Rear dust shields rusted/missing

exhaust mount and clamp

undertray

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise play at offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread area

Fail 17 Oct 2016 105,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise play at offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread area

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,834 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,932 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 92,911 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,337 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,335 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 74,168 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,200 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 64,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,660 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 57,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,853 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 VFX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

Is OV06 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 VFX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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