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OV06 XAW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,497 mi
Last recorded197,497 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XAW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 197,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 183,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 183,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working and centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 160,763 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 160,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 145,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPS LIght on dash

Fail 29 May 2015 137,593 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPS LIght on dash

ehaust centre hanger broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,998 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 10 May 2013 114,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 98,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 80,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 61,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XAW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAW, 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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OV06 XAW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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