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SY06 VVX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,403 mi
Last recorded156,403 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VVX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 150,604 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 145,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 139,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 118,748 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 118,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 107,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 94,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,885 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,363 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres have slight inner tread wear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,826 miles

exhaust rear corroded / mount & clamp badly corroded

play nsf suspension arm front bush

Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,826 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear corroded / mount & clamp badly corroded

play nsf suspension arm front bush

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,153 miles

both front cv boots pinholed

both rear tyres 3/2mm and 2 mm

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust outerskin badly corroded

small chips in windscreen

various small dents and scratches

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,563 miles

couple dents and scratches

slight pinhole nsf cv boot

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,462 miles

rear brake discs & brake pads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,216 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 VVX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY06 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

SY06 VVX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is SY06 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 VVX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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