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MK56 WYU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,115 mi
Last recorded94,115 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 WYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate pressure low due to nail in tread (4.1.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level below min. topped up prior to test

timing belt history ?

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

timing belt history ?

top up engine oil as req

Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

timing belt history ?

top up engine oil as req

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S & N/S (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

TOP UP ENGING OIL,BEFORE TEST.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,627 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 69,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,692 miles

o/s handbrake quadrant not returning to its stop

Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,177 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp lit

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

nearside handbrake reading low

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,177 miles

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

airbag warning lamp lit

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

nearside handbrake reading low

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,064 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,270 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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MK56 WYU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK56 WYU, 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 MK56 WYU registered?

MK56 WYU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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