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BJ06 HPV

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,802 mi
Last recorded133,802 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 HPV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 133,802 miles

Emissions not tested blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 127,136 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside rear brake backing plate

nearside rear brake caliper pivot sticking but functioning

Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,144 miles

o/s/r backing plate corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 103,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,568 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,989 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 72,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,747 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,636 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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BJ06 HPV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ06 HPV, 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 BJ06 HPV registered?

BJ06 HPV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is BJ06 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 HPV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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