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PF06 VXL

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,857 mi
Last recorded128,857 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 VXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 128,857 miles

Emissions not tested pluming white smoke when engine warm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,000 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,396 miles

Central Slight exhaust blowing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 108,743 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration ( passed on 3rd attempt ) (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly offside rear caliper sticking (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and outer - both - Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened - slight (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad(s) wearing thin - required soon - offside rear caliper sticking (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 94,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,586 miles

advice both front tyres getting low on tread near side front 2 mill 1.6 limit off side front 3 mill advice 205/55r16 91v

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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PF06 VXL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PF06 VXL, 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 PF06 VXL registered?

PF06 VXL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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