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OV06 VGN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,745 mi
Last recorded152,745 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 152,745 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 152,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 143,136 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

ns/ mirror loose / o/s/f bumper damaged / front discs rusty on inside

Pass 11 May 2018 133,498 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

engine mounts suspect

Fail 9 May 2018 133,470 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure possibly requiring new (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror insecure

engine mounts suspect

Pass 5 May 2017 121,867 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 121,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 112,474 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 112,474 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 101,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 81,569 miles

rear brake discs corroded 2 front and rear number plate distorted 3 rear exhaust system corroded 4 both rear tyres worn low

Pass 10 May 2012 75,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,694 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,187 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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OV06 VGN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black 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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

OV06 VGN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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