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LJ06 YBR

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,531 mi
Last recorded93,531 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 YBR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,531 miles

EPC Management lamp illuminated.

Emissions erratic

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EPC Management lamp illuminated.

Emissions erratic

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,434 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egdes very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake back plate badly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 90,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egdes very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake back plate badly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 90,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on edges, on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on both edges, on 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,978 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,736 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,427 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre low

Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,015 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,988 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,589 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 17,622 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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LJ06 YBR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ06 YBR, 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 LJ06 YBR registered?

LJ06 YBR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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