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SY06 VWG

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,897 mi
Last recorded154,897 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VWG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wings corroded

Offside Front Strut top mount noisy when rotated

Some underside suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front headlamp has slight water ingress but has correct beam

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

suspension components & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

tpms light on but all tyres inflated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 148,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 135,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 118,735 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 118,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,356 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates fault

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates fault

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 61,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,789 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 48,711 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 48,709 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VWG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

SY06 VWG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 April 2006.

Is SY06 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 VWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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