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OY06 HDE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,877 mi
Last recorded125,877 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HDE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 125,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 104,942 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear lamp full of water

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect but car is wet as it is raining (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear outer skin been cut off

Fail 26 Jan 2020 101,769 miles

Emissions not tested oil not on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear lamp full of water

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect but car is wet as it is raining (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear outer skin been cut off

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,156 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 92,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,114 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm / outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / edges slightly bold (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion on surface

front tyres perished

mist of oil underside

slight rust on surface rear

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm / outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / edges slightly bold (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion on surface

front tyres perished

mist of oil underside

slight rust on surface rear

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,060 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 59,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,794 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 51,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,876 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,724 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 42,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,938 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)

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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OY06 HDE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY06 HDE, 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 OY06 HDE registered?

OY06 HDE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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