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KR55 YPZ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,462 mi
Last recorded85,462 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,462 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 85,460 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,871 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 21 Jul 2025 82,868 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,082 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 80,082 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 77,093 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 77,093 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 75,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,857 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 66,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

wipers poor/noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,559 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,190 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 46,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,094 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 38,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,424 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 15,232 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 12,468 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 12,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YPZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR55 YPZ, 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 KR55 YPZ registered?

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

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