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MX56 YBB

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,011 mi
Last recorded164,011 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 164,011 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 159,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 151,561 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 151,561 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear stop lamps lens missing pass and advice

under suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 149,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 2 Jan 2019 149,468 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Oct 2017 132,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2017 132,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2017 132,420 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,723 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,482 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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MX56 YBB 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 76.5%.

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 MX56 YBB, 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 MX56 YBB registered?

MX56 YBB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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