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OU56 YNJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,055 mi
Last recorded173,055 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 YNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 173,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 163,893 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, suspension and brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust corroded and slight blows (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 153,564 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 153,379 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 146,198 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer driveshaft gaitors weeping inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 146,198 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer driveshaft gaitors weeping inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 133,797 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake discs

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

Fail 28 May 2019 133,797 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake discs

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,756 miles

Coil springs corroding

O/s/r handbrake linkage slightly forward

Reverse lights not working

Slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,739 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing 205/55/16

Rear coil springs corroding

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,739 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing 205/55/16

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil springs corroding

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,712 miles

Front tyres wearing and close to legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,712 miles

Front tyres wearing and close to legal limit

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,584 miles

EML light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,584 miles

EML light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray loose

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertray loose

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertray loose

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,240 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 24,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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OU56 YNJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OU56 YNJ, 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 OU56 YNJ registered?

OU56 YNJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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