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AK56 VLS

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,512 mi
Last recorded132,512 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VLS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 132,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/Cracked On Corner Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust Modified Not Affecting Emissions

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Sub frame Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,327 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 129,327 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 129,219 miles

front exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 117,294 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 101,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2015 101,587 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,985 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,136 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 VLS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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