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AK56 AEA

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,145 mi
Last recorded163,145 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 AEA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 163,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 153,225 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 145,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,363 miles

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 120,465 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,115 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 101,863 miles

both front tyres getting low

front pads look like getting low

n/s/f c.v boot deteriating

o/s/r tyre on limit time test

Fail 6 Dec 2010 90,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,213 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped. Both rear discs worn slightly.

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

Slight grease seepage from n/s/o cv bot but no hole found.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 90,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear brake discs slightly worn.

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

Slight grease seepage n/s/o cv boot no hole found.

Slight lip both front discs.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,579 miles

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

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

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 AEA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 AEA registered?

AK56 AEA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is AK56 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 AEA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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