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AK56 VVD

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,737 mi
Last recorded148,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VVD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 148,737 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-body corroded front to rear including suspension components, inner sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 146,581 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion including exhaust backbox skin and front outer sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 142,856 miles

Exhaust backbox casing rusty

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10cm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 120,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear service brake effort only just met requirements

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 120,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear service brake effort only just met requirements

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,171 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,484 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,229 miles

Nearside Front shocker poor performance 15% but no signs of leakage

engine check light on

rear child seats fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,228 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front shocker poor performance 15% but no signs of leakage

engine check light on

rear child seats fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,671 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,532 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,716 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,519 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 43,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,100 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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AK56 VVD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK56 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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