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OX06 DXH

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,558 mi
Last recorded161,558 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 DXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 161,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 161,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 151,390 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 151,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,039 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 137,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 127,329 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to show cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2017 127,329 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to show cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 114,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,213 miles

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner and outer edges

engine management system failure lamp illuminated

rear exhaust floor mounted heatshield is insecure and fouling the exhaust

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly stiff on rotation due to brake holding on slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,410 miles

center exhaust mounting 2 brackets corroded and detached. exhaust strill secure by rear mountings

gearbox end plug porous and seeping gear oil

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust mounting 2 brackets corroded and detached. exhaust strill secure by rear mountings

gearbox end plug porous and seeping gear oil

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge. at 2.5mm

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,517 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,081 miles

front and rear wipers slightly streaky

front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,390 miles

exhaust system back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs deteriorated, corroded acros half of inner facings

mixed tyre sizes on front / rear axles

Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,770 miles

front brake disks deteriorated on inner face

front wiper blades streakey

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 DXH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

OX06 DXH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is OX06 DXH safe to buy?

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