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LX56 YUV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,126 mi
Last recorded168,126 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YUV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 168,126 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 168,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 132,990 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2018 132,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,481 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 115,804 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRED

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,227 miles

Nail in the offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer side wall

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Oil level is on the min mark

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2015 112,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in the offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and very close to exposing the cords

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Oil level is on the min mark

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,515 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,995 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,995 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,944 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,915 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

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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LX56 YUV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX56 YUV, 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 LX56 YUV registered?

LX56 YUV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is LX56 YUV safe to buy?

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