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PY56 APF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,641 mi
Last recorded142,641 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 APF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 142,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 136,377 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 133,204 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 133,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,901 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,186 miles

NSR brake binding when rotated by hand.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,338 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,143 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PY56 APF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PY56 APF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY56 APF registered?

PY56 APF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is PY56 APF safe to buy?

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