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DX06 YFH

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,061 mi
Last recorded162,061 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 YFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 162,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 156,562 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 156,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 151,104 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 146,746 miles

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

Rear rear subframe Corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 146,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear subframe Corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 140,113 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 140,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,254 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear parking brake service has just passed the test %16

Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,382 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 123,382 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,876 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2012 59,072 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,262 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 36,633 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,148 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

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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DX06 YFH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX06 YFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 YFH registered?

DX06 YFH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DX06 YFH safe to buy?

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