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CA06 MDV

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,099 mi
Last recorded169,099 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 MDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 169,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 164,123 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 164,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 143,644 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2017 142,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 121,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,058 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,tps light flashed on twice.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,370 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,238 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,234 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 55,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,948 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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CA06 MDV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA06 MDV, 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 CA06 MDV registered?

CA06 MDV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is CA06 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA06 MDV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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