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PK56 YNS

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,034 mi
Last recorded140,034 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 YNS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 140,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi outer coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 133,550 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 128,099 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 128,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 119,447 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens cover broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

back box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 119,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens cover broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

back box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 111,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,858 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2015 92,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,270 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light illuminated

both froint tyres close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 21 Dec 2012 64,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light illuminated

both froint tyres close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,140 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,852 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,276 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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PK56 YNS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK56 YNS, 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 PK56 YNS registered?

PK56 YNS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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