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SY06 SDV

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 SDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 122,311 miles

exhaust shield insecure

nearside sill heavily corroded

wipers clearing but poor

Fail 25 Sep 2015 62,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken strut top mount may be damaged (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust shield insecure

nearside sill heavily corroded

offside front tyre low tread

wipers clearing but poor

Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 96,227 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2013 68,097 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 68,097 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,882 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,880 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,045 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,208 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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SY06 SDV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY06 SDV, 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 SY06 SDV registered?

SY06 SDV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is SY06 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 SDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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