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VK06 ZPS

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 ZPS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 128,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,255 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 105,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner tread, almost to cord, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel only just acceptable, advise repair/adjustment soon

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,580 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,162 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,264 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,075 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 34,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,378 miles

Advise 4 wheel alignment.

Advise both rear tyres feathering.

Advise handbrake cables rough.

Advise off side rear tyre at 2mm.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,509 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 ZPS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZPS, 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 VK06 ZPS registered?

VK06 ZPS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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