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LX56 YVP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YVP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 105,000 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam i beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 86,360 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,632 miles

Advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

Advise wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2019 63,632 miles

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

Advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

Advise wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,580 miles

Advise front tyres cracking in treads and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise rear tyres on 5mm tread depth

Advise rear tyres on 5mm tread depth

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,260 miles

Advise rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,443 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Aug 2012 33,285 miles

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

advise offside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,927 miles

advise oil leak to offside rear of engine.

advise traction control light on.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,593 miles

advise front brake imbalance to nearside.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,593 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise front brake imbalance to nearside.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,152 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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LX56 YVP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX56 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

LX56 YVP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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