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AP06 AVE

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,274 mi
Last recorded217,274 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 AVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 217,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 170,614 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 156,814 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 153,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 143,211 miles

brakes passed on limits-exhaust system corroded-x2 rear shocker damp

wishbone bushhes perished-x2 front link boots deteriated-x2 flexis deteriated

x2 cv boots deteriated-all 4 tyres on limit-rear x2 bearings slightly noisy and play

Pass 7 Nov 2015 140,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 1 Nov 2014 131,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r inner tyre worn to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,797 miles

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

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

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

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

TMPS light on

child seat fitted in O/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 1 Nov 2013 119,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

TMPS light on

child seat fitted in O/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 2 Oct 2012 104,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,932 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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AP06 AVE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP06 AVE, 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 AP06 AVE registered?

AP06 AVE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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