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VO06 VUF

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,465 mi
Last recorded231,465 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 VUF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 231,465 miles

all brakes weak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 231,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 221,140 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 221,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 218,685 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 218,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks power cable, cable tied to rear anti-roll bar, insulation worn. (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 209,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 204,496 miles

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

plastic under trays

Pass 21 May 2016 194,423 miles

buckle in n/s/f inner alloy

centre exhaust bracket snapped

noise from gearbox possible duel mass fly wheel and clutch

Fail 21 May 2016 194,421 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

buckle in n/s/f inner alloy

centre exhaust bracket snapped

n/s/r o/s/r tyres out of shape inner edges

noise from gearbox possible duel mass fly wheel and clutch

Fail 13 May 2015 177,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

center exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 13 May 2015 177,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

center exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 21 May 2014 157,545 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut.

Offside rear brake backing plate rusted and holed.

Fail 21 May 2014 157,545 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut.

Offside rear brake backing plate rusted and holed.

Pass 23 May 2013 129,281 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 129,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 104,370 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,354 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,837 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 43,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear

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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VO06 VUF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO06 VUF, 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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VO06 VUF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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