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AK56 VLP

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,156 mi
Last recorded149,156 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VLP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 149,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak under engine bay.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,037 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 88,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 88,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 81,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 74,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,115 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 70,115 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 64,007 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 64,007 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 57,566 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 May 2009 53,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 53,400 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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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AK56 VLP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK56 VLP, 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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AK56 VLP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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