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AJ06 XSL

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,900 mi
Last recorded136,900 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XSL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 136,900 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 127,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,351 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,838 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost ON limit and has a deep cut in tread, almost to cord - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost ON limit and has a deep cut in tread, almost to cord - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,860 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Brake discs worn/corroded on inner edges - replace when pads are changed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn. Approx 3000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,860 miles

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

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Brake discs worn/corroded on inner edges - replace when pads are changed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn. Approx 3000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot, advise replacement soon, within 2 months (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2017 95,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot, advise replacement soon, within 2 months (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Rear brake discs worn, nearside shows signs of overheating

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,542 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs and pads moderately worn on inner edge - advise replacement in approx 4000 miles

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

Rear silencer moderately corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,614 miles

NSR seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Rear tyres worn and slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,865 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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AJ06 XSL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ06 XSL, 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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AJ06 XSL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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