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OV06 XYS

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,902 mi
Last recorded168,902 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 168,902 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

l/h and r/h rear flexable brake pipes moderatly poor

rear exhust box poor

Fail 20 Feb 2023 168,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

l/h and r/h rear flexable brake pipes moderatly poor

rear exhust box poor

Pass 17 Feb 2022 157,060 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam moderatly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 156,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle beam moderatly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deterioated/outer skins peeling and heat shield slightly loose

engine bay/under covers fitted obscuing some components

w/washers weak(smallsplit in pipe)

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre totally void of tread on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre totally void of tread on inside edge

Rear Both rear tyres totally void of tread on inside edge - 4ml of tread on 3/4 of width

Rear Exhaust de-laminating

Fail 24 Feb 2020 129,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre totally void of tread on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre totally void of tread on inside edge

Rear Exhaust de-laminating

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,787 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 May 2018 105,348 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 105,348 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,076 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking ABS brake modulator leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 77,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2015 77,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,463 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,463 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,448 miles

both front tyres low

engine oil low (2ltrs topped up)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,179 miles

uneven tyre wear n/s/r o/s/r inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

top up 1 ltr oil.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 33,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

top up 1 ltr oil.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,592 miles

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 XYS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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