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YE06 HDX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 HDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 144,156 miles

Brake performance not tested may cause damage to n/s/r brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chalk marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall - chalk marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 121,163 miles

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL HOLED

Fail 5 Mar 2019 121,163 miles

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL HOLED

Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,896 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 115,896 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 115,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not seated?? (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,973 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,315 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 92,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,069 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,562 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 78,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,571 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,626 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,607 miles

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

engine undertray damaged

exhaust hangers rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine undertray damaged

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,486 miles

exhaust corroding

airbag light on

front number plate becoming insecure

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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YE06 HDX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE06 HDX, 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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YE06 HDX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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