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OV06 VGT

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,831 mi
Last recorded126,831 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VGT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 126,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,681 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,681 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag light on

E,m light on

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,304 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 63,304 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,876 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VGT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VGT, 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 OV06 VGT registered?

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

Is OV06 VGT safe to buy?

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