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VK06 EBX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,684 mi
Last recorded157,684 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 EBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 157,684 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 145,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 135,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2017 132,644 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush frnt inner (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 127,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 123,887 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,361 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 101,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,597 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,975 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 74,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,373 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,298 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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VK06 EBX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK06 EBX, 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 VK06 EBX registered?

VK06 EBX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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