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WJ06 VAO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,727 mi
Last recorded107,727 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emits smoke or vapour (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking brake efficiency only just met (need repair or adjustment) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,376 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 98,131 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,542 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,337 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 82,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,065 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,051 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,867 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,831 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,728 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,131 miles

all tyres worn close to limits

Pass 12 May 2009 18,211 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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WJ06 VAO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ06 VAO, 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 WJ06 VAO registered?

WJ06 VAO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is WJ06 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 VAO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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