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WJ06 VAY

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,955 mi
Last recorded166,955 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 166,955 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust holes in both front wings

rusty nearside + offside rear brake back plates

rusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components

rusty underside of vehicle

smell of a fuel leak

Fail 25 Aug 2023 166,932 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light is on

rust holes in both front wings

rusty nearside + offside rear brake back plates

rusty rear sub frame + rusty suspension components

rusty underside of vehicle

smell of a fuel leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 165,187 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2020 165,186 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 160,570 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 160,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

EML light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,669 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 153,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 145,900 miles

mil light on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 145,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

mil light on

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm & wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,821 miles

back box loosing outer skin

gearbox oil leak

mil light on

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & feathered on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,950 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition but serviceable

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front tyres at wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,286 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 110,703 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition but serviceable

Fail 7 May 2013 110,703 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition but serviceable

Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2010 88,089 miles

oFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,676 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 VAY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ06 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

WJ06 VAY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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