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DY56 UGU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,844 mi
Last recorded116,844 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 UGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 116,844 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 109,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 109,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,952 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,503 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,843 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 78,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,873 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,648 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,010 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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DY56 UGU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY56 UGU, 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 DY56 UGU registered?

DY56 UGU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is DY56 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 UGU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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