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YR06 GBY

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,598 mi
Last recorded146,598 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 GBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,598 miles

Both NS/OS rear quarter panels have rust/corroded

Exhuast backbox Excessively corroded outer skin

Front Both NS/OS wings have body filler at bottom

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS worn on outer/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NS/OS (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 146,576 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both NS/OS rear quarter panels have rust/corroded

Exhuast backbox Excessively corroded outer skin

Front Both NS/OS wings have body filler at bottom

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS worn on outer/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NS/OS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,993 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside and offside wing bottoms corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2022 134,960 miles

Nearside front wing bottom corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front Wing bottom corroded not prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2022 134,960 miles

Nearside front wing bottom corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front Wing bottom corroded not prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section deteriated

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,192 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2021 124,187 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,703 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 114,703 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 94,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 78,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Front (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 62,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 62,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 59,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,617 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 54,604 miles

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

Service overdue?? seat belts starting to fray/slight lip on brake disc's/slight corrosion on exhaust and springs/x2 nail in n/s/r might not repair with them being close together! A/bag light on

Pass 15 May 2010 43,930 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 43,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 29,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2009 29,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YR06 GBY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 YR06 GBY, 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 YR06 GBY registered?

YR06 GBY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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