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VF06 BZV

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,314 mi
Last recorded139,314 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF06 BZV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 139,314 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,884 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 132,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake dust covers are excessively corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,872 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 113,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 10,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,857 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,481 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,479 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2010 65,682 miles

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

no print out emmisions low

Fail 13 Feb 2010 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no print out emmisions low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 51,883 miles

emmions low reading

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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VF06 BZV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VF06 BZV, 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 VF06 BZV registered?

VF06 BZV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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