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RE06 GUK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,055 mi
Last recorded149,055 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 GUK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 149,055 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 149,055 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 143,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 139,077 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 139,075 miles

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 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 23 Nov 2022 133,588 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 133,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,997 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 115,334 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 115,334 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 108,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 101,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 94,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 88,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 80,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 71,456 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

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

Pass 18 May 2012 63,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 45,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 36,709 miles

vacuum pipe leak

Fail 18 May 2009 36,709 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vacuum pipe leak

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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RE06 GUK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE06 GUK, 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 RE06 GUK registered?

RE06 GUK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is RE06 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 GUK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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