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MA56 YCW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,680 mi
Last recorded168,680 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 YCW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 168,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.53mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 1.96mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre Pressure Light On But Out Of Date Range For Failure

Fail 9 Oct 2023 168,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.53mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 1.96mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre Pressure Light On But Out Of Date Range For Failure

Pass 29 Oct 2022 159,924 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 159,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure warning light on but out of date range to fail

Pass 23 Oct 2021 143,260 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,562 miles

emissions undetected peak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 119,978 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both covered in stuff (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,534 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No access to servo and master cylinder for full inspection

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 26,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YCW 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 88.2%.

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 MA56 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

MA56 YCW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is MA56 YCW safe to buy?

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