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AK56 BUT

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 137,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 133,972 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 133,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 127,021 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front steering armsn have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,021 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front steering armsn have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 105,116 miles

n/s front wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,548 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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AK56 BUT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BUT, 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 AK56 BUT registered?

AK56 BUT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is AK56 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 BUT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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