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OV06 XAM

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,697 mi
Last recorded185,697 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 185,697 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 180,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 165,935 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 145,923 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 145,922 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,311 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 109,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,567 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,567 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 70,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,256 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 XAM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

OV06 XAM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is OV06 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 XAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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