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VX06 VUE

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 VUE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 135,168 miles

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

bonnet lever pull handle broken

Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 118,552 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,000 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,827 miles

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

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,221 miles

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

n/s rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front wing and o/s front door damaged and bonnet damaged

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,959 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

under trays fitted, no fuel or brkae lines visible to check

Fail 15 Sep 2011 57,958 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted, no fuel or brkae lines visible to check

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,449 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,923 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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VX06 VUE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX06 VUE, 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 VX06 VUE registered?

VX06 VUE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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