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BV06 OFT

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,372 mi
Last recorded198,372 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OFT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2020 198,372 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective dose not give any assistance (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in line of sight (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 small blows on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear rear back box 2nd skin is peeling

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm lower rear bush is worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm lower rear bush is worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 May 2019 191,990 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear back box 2nd skin peeling

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 May 2019 191,990 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear back box 2nd skin peeling

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working bulb changed at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 182,462 miles

Rear Rear subframe slightly rusty

Central Middle exhaust hangers snapped. Exhaust still secure

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 170,668 miles

Nearside mirror broken

Fail 9 May 2017 170,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 155,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (out of shape) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 135,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,652 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,941 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 113,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,490 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,769 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,947 miles

front number plate cracked

rear wiper missing

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,152 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,152 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,084 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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BV06 OFT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV06 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

BV06 OFT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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