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RF06 XLU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,870 mi
Last recorded156,870 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 156,870 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 153,396 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 149,947 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 109,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,529 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,133 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,964 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2010 39,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,403 miles

tyres wearing low at front and uneven at rear

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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RF06 XLU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF06 XLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF06 XLU registered?

RF06 XLU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is RF06 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 XLU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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