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AU56 TKO

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,973 mi
Last recorded163,973 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 TKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 163,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 155,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 147,596 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Exhaust mounting defective x2 Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat shield adrift

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 147,596 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Exhaust mounting defective x2 Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat shield adrift

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 144,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 144,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 136,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,646 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,358 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 110,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,060 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges feathering

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre inner edge cuts & cracking

Pass 13 May 2011 63,636 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,753 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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AU56 TKO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU56 TKO, 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 AU56 TKO registered?

AU56 TKO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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