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BV06 OFS

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,263 mi
Last recorded145,263 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 145,263 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 142,376 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 142,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. Badly Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 140,154 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. Badly Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,224 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,224 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,407 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,943 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 133,943 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,358 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake back plates very rusty.

rear silencer very rusty.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 118,019 miles

Both parking brake cables are slightly deteriorated

Nearside front and offside rear brake disc back plates are corroded

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,019 miles

Both parking brake cables are slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front and offside rear brake disc back plates are corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,519 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both rear brake discs slightly worn

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,575 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,266 miles

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,982 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)

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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BV06 OFS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV06 OFS, 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 BV06 OFS registered?

BV06 OFS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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