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YK56 EKN

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,466 mi
Last recorded122,466 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,466 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers have corrosion Nearside + Offside

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 122,466 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Back Box Corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers have corrosion Nearside + Offside

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 118,513 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Middle Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured with Other Brackets

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 29 Dec 2021 118,513 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Middle Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured with Other Brackets

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure Under Bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,710 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Middle Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured with Other Brackets

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Dec 2019 112,023 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Middle Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured with Other Brackets

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Dec 2018 110,528 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Middle Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured with Other Brackets

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 28 Dec 2018 110,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Middle Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured with Other Brackets

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Dec 2017 108,438 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 108,438 miles

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

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 106,109 miles

All Four Tyres Starting Getting Worn Out From Inner Edges.

Exhaust System are Corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 103,112 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 103,112 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,482 miles

engine oil level low

nearside hand brake performance low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

engine oil level low

nearside hand brake performance low

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,544 miles

Oil leak

front discs poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2013 94,544 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,063 miles

ESP light is on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 89,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

ESP light is on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn to the limit inside edges

strong advice offside front tyre starting to go out off shape

Fail 30 Dec 2011 78,010 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

strong advice offside front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,327 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres, inner edges uneven/castlated

tyre pressure warning light on dash display

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,141 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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YK56 EKN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YK56 EKN, 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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YK56 EKN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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