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VK06 XJZ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,239 mi
Last recorded156,239 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 156,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 151,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 147,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 140,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 128,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,021 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 63,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,861 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 XJZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 VK06 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

VK06 XJZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is VK06 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 XJZ 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.

Does VK06 XJZ have outstanding finance?

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