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RO06 VKE

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,607 mi
Last recorded145,607 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 VKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,607 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 137,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 137,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 128,915 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 128,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 122,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 111,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 101,556 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust small box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,585 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 60,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,979 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,977 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 44,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,958 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)

Pass 8 May 2010 28,612 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,063 miles

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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RO06 VKE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO06 VKE, 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 RO06 VKE registered?

RO06 VKE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is RO06 VKE safe to buy?

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