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RJ06 VRC

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,566 mi
Last recorded70,566 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VRC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 70,566 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 70,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,843 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 51,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 51,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,701 miles

Nsf washer slightly blocked

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,918 miles

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

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 VRC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRC, 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 RJ06 VRC registered?

RJ06 VRC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is RJ06 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 VRC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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