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SA06 KKW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,072 mi
Last recorded97,072 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 KKW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 97,072 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Outer Sills Corroded

Both Front Tyres Worn And Perished

Both Rear Outer Sills Corroding

Both Rear Shocks Damp

Front Wipers Smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn And Perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 85,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear sub frames and all suspension rusted and in poor condtion. under side of car rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,100 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 79,920 miles

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))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to rotate freely to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to rotate freely to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front both shockers corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear corrosion underside

front back plates corroded

rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine starting to burn oil (blue smoke)

front back plates corroded

rear brake hoses deteriating

Fail 29 Jul 2019 78,978 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front back plates corroded

rear brake hoses deteriating

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both shockers corroded

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both shockers corroded

Fuel filter leak but not excessive

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle + rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded on surface

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

Offside Rear sharp object in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

mist of oil on sump plug

Fail 27 Jul 2017 75,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle + rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded on surface

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG BRAKE CHECK (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear sharp object in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

mist of oil on sump plug

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front both shock absorber casings slightly corroded on surface

front brakes slightly fluctuating but not excessively

slight mist of oil on sump plug

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,606 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer c.v boot (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front both shock absorber casings slightly corroded on surface

front brakes slightly fluctuating but not excessively

slight mist of oil on sump plug

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,683 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,446 miles

plastic under vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,917 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 21,749 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SA06 KKW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SA06 KKW, 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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SA06 KKW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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