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AJ56 EKX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,980 mi
Last recorded161,980 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 161,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 161,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,066 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

N/S/R Tyre cracked and perished

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,997 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 109,905 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,670 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,193 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front tyre worn badly on inside edge

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

tyre presure warning light on

n/s front camber out needs closer inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2010 47,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,689 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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AJ56 EKX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ56 EKX, 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 AJ56 EKX registered?

AJ56 EKX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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