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YD06 MSU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 MSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,395 miles

Headlamps foggy

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 130,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps foggy

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 124,234 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 124,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front brake discs lipped/worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,715 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 118,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidization/pitting across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidization/pitting across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall tear 10mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold on outer edge 225/40R18 92W jinyu 2215 Tyre side wall has damage /various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector crack (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 104,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold on outer edge 225/40R18 92W jinyu 2215 Tyre side wall has damage /various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector crack (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 96,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,907 miles

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front ON LIMIT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,395 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 81,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,907 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,907 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,979 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,979 miles

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

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

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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YD06 MSU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YD06 MSU, 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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What year was YD06 MSU registered?

YD06 MSU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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