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MX56 YCH

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 115,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,343 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 107,228 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 91,094 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low (cannot inspect inner pad)c (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning to stop

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 91,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low (cannot inspect inner pad)c (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning to stop

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,536 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 67,445 miles

modified suspension fitted front and rear

Fail 11 May 2017 67,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

modified suspension fitted front and rear

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,137 miles

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

o/s/r brake is dragging

Fail 28 Jan 2014 56,137 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,361 miles

Nearside front brake hose secured by cable tie

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,483 miles

Airbag light illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registeration plate slightly insecure.

Front tyres inner shoulders wearing.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,766 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 41,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,161 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 YCH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MX56 YCH, 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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MX56 YCH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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