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S88 DSC

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,659 mi
Last recorded96,659 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 DSC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,659 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,612 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,250 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn low

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

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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S88 DSC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S88 DSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S88 DSC registered?

S88 DSC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is S88 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 DSC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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