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MA56 XDY

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 XDY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 135,897 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy noisy but not blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,013 miles

CO carbon emissions just met, further engine checks maybe required

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2024 127,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & obvious fluid seepage (5.3.2 (d))

CO carbon emissions just met, further engine checks maybe required

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 121,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,980 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 110,980 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked/ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 101,707 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked/ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,937 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

coolant below minimum

Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,314 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,351 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 50,215 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 50,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,726 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,689 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 18,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MA56 XDY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MA56 XDY, 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 MA56 XDY registered?

MA56 XDY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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