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KR55 YPX

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,976 mi
Last recorded159,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 159,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 151,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,607 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 131,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 128,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,202 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 117,202 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split & Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 114,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle deteriorated causing difficult bonnet opening

Fail 30 Aug 2019 114,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle deteriorated causing difficult bonnet opening

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,008 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,008 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

cambelt?

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

cambelt?

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,605 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 42,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 34,089 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,640 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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KR55 YPX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KR55 YPX, 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 KR55 YPX registered?

KR55 YPX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is KR55 YPX safe to buy?

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