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Y55 KOD

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,323 mi
Last recorded144,323 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 KOD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 144,323 miles

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

internal noise on engine advise check/repair

rear tyres stepping

Fail 5 Dec 2019 144,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

internal noise on engine advise check/repair

rear tyres stepping

Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 131,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,000 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 124,994 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,782 miles

engine man light on

front discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2016 117,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine man light on

front discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight damaged but secure

Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,672 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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Y55 KOD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y55 KOD, 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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Y55 KOD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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