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KR06 VAY

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,181 mi
Last recorded171,181 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 VAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 171,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 164,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 164,372 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing/wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 157,628 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 151,591 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,168 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2020 146,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f bottom arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 May 2019 138,370 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 May 2018 132,667 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 132,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 123,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 10 May 2016 115,075 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting hanger corroded off

Pass 30 May 2015 109,312 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 109,163 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 104,524 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2013 91,108 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 91,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 76,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 76,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 61,147 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 47,133 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,876 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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KR06 VAY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KR06 VAY, 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 KR06 VAY registered?

KR06 VAY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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