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YG06 VMW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,259 mi
Last recorded127,259 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 VMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,259 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close and cracking

Offside Front wing rusty

only just passed emulsions test

Fail 20 Mar 2020 127,258 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet handle broken (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracking and showing coreds (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre getting close and cracking

Offside Front wing rusty

only just passed emulsions test

Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,873 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 122,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 118,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,991 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,991 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,368 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under tray fitted/chasis slightly corroded/ubcc

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,860 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,688 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YG06 VMW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG06 VMW, 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 YG06 VMW registered?

YG06 VMW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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