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OV06 XAF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,323 mi
Last recorded156,323 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XAF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 156,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 154,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2022 148,560 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 147,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 144,285 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet lever damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2020 144,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet lever damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2019 141,187 miles

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

bonnet lever damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,638 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 135,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 125,222 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,004 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 115,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

interior mirror adrift

osr tyre going out of shape on inner tred

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,415 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,486 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,289 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,767 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XAF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

OV06 XAF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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