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DY56 SSZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,744 mi
Last recorded129,744 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 SSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 129,744 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,352 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 116,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,008 miles

Keep eye on front tyre tread depths

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,910 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,177 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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DY56 SSZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY56 SSZ, 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 DY56 SSZ registered?

DY56 SSZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is DY56 SSZ safe to buy?

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