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PL06 YXU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,627 mi
Last recorded196,627 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 YXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 196,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 183,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 162,152 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 162,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 154,605 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 May 2016 154,601 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 154,309 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replace (2.7.3)

front & centre exhaust mounts missing but system still supported

Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,795 miles

Exhaust brackets broken, system still supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smeering slightly

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 138,795 miles

Exhaust brackets broken, system still supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smeering slightly

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,094 miles

pads low

slight play in the steering

Fail 14 Apr 2014 120,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,216 miles

ADVISE REAR COIL SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,329 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 60,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,691 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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PL06 YXU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PL06 YXU, 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 PL06 YXU registered?

PL06 YXU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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