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YM06 GJU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 GJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres are mishaped on inner edge

nearside mirror excessively damaged

offside front steering arm has slight play

rear brake imbalance is high

Pass 29 Jul 2020 116,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint loose and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has a bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

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

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 116,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint loose and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has a bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

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

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,068 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged close to a failure (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Fail 2 Jul 2019 109,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged close to a failure (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,156 miles

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

nearside mirror glass is excessively broken

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Fail 4 Jul 2018 102,156 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass is excessively broken

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,134 miles

centre stop light has a bulb not working

front number plate is damaged and close to a failure

nearside wing mirror is damaged

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear brake pads are low

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Pass 25 May 2016 85,796 miles

front number plate is broken

nearside door mirror glass is broken

offside rear twin position light not working

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 85,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front number plate is broken

nearside door mirror glass is broken

offside rear twin position light not working

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 77,476 miles

engine management light is on, near side door mirror glass is broken, near side front inner wall is split

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,288 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged/broken, drivers and interior mirrors ok

part of centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequatly supported

Fail 4 Jun 2014 69,288 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged/broken, drivers and interior mirrors ok

part of centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequatly supported

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,891 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall plys or cordes not visible

one of centre exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall plys or cordes not visible

one of centre exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,424 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 51,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,093 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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YM06 GJU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YM06 GJU, 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 YM06 GJU registered?

YM06 GJU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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