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RJ06 NLK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,424 mi
Last recorded225,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 NLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 225,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 1 Aug 2023 219,008 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 1 Aug 2023 219,006 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 29 Jul 2022 212,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing panel has slight corrosion by outer body sill.

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

Offside rear brake disc back plate corroded & deteriorating.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged. (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 212,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing panel has slight corrosion by outer body sill.

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

Offside rear brake disc back plate corroded & deteriorating.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 205,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc backplate corroded/deteriorating.

Offside front wheel rim has slight damage to outer edge.

Offside front wing body has slight corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 201,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 192,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 185,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine /gearbox area ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 179,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 172,439 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 172,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 144,204 miles

crack inwindscreen ,running along the bottom

Fail 15 Apr 2014 144,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 120,961 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge.

Front brake discs lipped and corroding

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2012 120,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge.

Front brake discs lipped and corroding

Rear brake pads very low discs heavily lipped

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,953 miles

small cut in nsf tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,459 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 51,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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RJ06 NLK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RJ06 NLK, 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 RJ06 NLK registered?

RJ06 NLK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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