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WF06 BYS

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,488 mi
Last recorded187,488 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 BYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 187,488 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 187,480 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broke (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 180,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer cills damaged (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 180,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both wishbone front bush excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer cills damaged (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 169,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 163,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 151,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 145,996 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 7 May 2011 145,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 134,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 105,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated.

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

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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WF06 BYS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF06 BYS, 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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WF06 BYS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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