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RV06 SYH

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,034 mi
Last recorded177,034 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 SYH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 177,034 miles

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Fail 30 Nov 2020 177,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small chips on screen

Pass 12 Nov 2019 174,606 miles

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Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,946 miles

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slight exhaust leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2017 169,271 miles

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n/s/f tyre just off limits & smooth on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limits

rear tyres low & perished

slight exhaust leaks & corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 167,031 miles

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n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limits

rear exhaust box corroded & slight leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2015 163,851 miles

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Fail 19 Nov 2015 163,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

chips on screen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 158,339 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 158,339 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 144,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 144,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,414 miles

Child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats

Condensation in O/S/F lamp

Engine undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,961 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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RV06 SYH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RV06 SYH, 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 RV06 SYH registered?

RV06 SYH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is RV06 SYH safe to buy?

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