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SA06 XZR

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 XZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear backing plate heavily corroded

fuel pre heater under floor cable tied to original mount

under body covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 134,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,790 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 126,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,691 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 112,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 88,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 71,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 57,810 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2009 44,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 May 2009 44,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,757 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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SA06 XZR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA06 XZR, 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 SA06 XZR registered?

SA06 XZR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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