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WF06 BYX

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,497 mi
Last recorded187,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 BYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 187,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 187,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 178,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 166,755 miles

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded previous welding repairs (various

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 166,753 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dark in colour suspect high water content (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

bulb warning light on, non obligatory fog lamp inoperative

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded previous welding repairs (various

exhaust system heavily corroded

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2017 150,435 miles

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

previous welding repairs to exhaust

Fail 22 Jul 2017 150,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

previous welding repairs to exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2016 128,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 128,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,919 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 102,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,867 miles

bad oil leak !

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,657 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,657 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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WF06 BYX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF06 BYX, 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 WF06 BYX registered?

WF06 BYX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is WF06 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 BYX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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