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SY06 YFC

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,341 mi
Last recorded107,341 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 YFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 107,341 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective turbo waste gate valve incorrect operation/fumes/ (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml and glow plug lamps illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement damaged/seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror casing smashed and glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working on tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position handle stays open (6.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side l 72kgf r 84kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing two (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing two (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front fog inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,538 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 92,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and brake judder (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and brake judder (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light aim high

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,596 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,315 miles

Diesel Particulate Filter warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Traction control light on

engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 85,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Diesel Particulate Filter warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Traction control light on

engine management light on

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,211 miles

check engine light on

dpf light on

gearbox oil leak

remove items from view prior to test

Fail 12 Nov 2015 82,210 miles

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

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

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

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

check engine light on

dpf light on

gearbox oil leak

remove items from view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,894 miles

exhaust corroded at brackets

exhaust sleeves corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,693 miles

slight brake bind at rear brakes

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,925 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,450 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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SY06 YFC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY06 YFC, 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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SY06 YFC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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