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OX06 CHO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,018 mi
Last recorded165,018 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 CHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 165,018 miles

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

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

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

general under body, brake and suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2023 165,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

general under body, brake and suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 159,119 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 159,110 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 143,389 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,241 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 104,947 miles

Fuel system component insecure cooler (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 93,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,913 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,913 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,349 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 73,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,168 miles

rear tyres getting close to limit of 1.6mm.

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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OX06 CHO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc 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 OX06 CHO, 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 OX06 CHO registered?

OX06 CHO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is OX06 CHO safe to buy?

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