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SJ56 YXG

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,554 mi
Last recorded118,554 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 YXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust

Pass 27 Apr 2019 105,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,500 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,768 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,240 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door fouling front wing when opening/closing

engine managment light on

offside headlamp image could be better

offside rear brake showing signs of heat

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

rear view mirror missing

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

drivers door fouling front wing when opening/closing

engine managment light on

offside headlamp image could be better

offside rear brake showing signs of heat

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

rear view mirror missing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,897 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear tyre soft, severly worn on inner edge + almost through to plys/cords + wearing low

rear view mirror missing

slight drag on offside rear brak after park brake applied

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear tyre soft, severly worn on inner edge + almost through to plys/cords + wearing low

rear view mirror missing

slight drag on offside rear brak after park brake applied

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,740 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,256 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 39,256 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,852 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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SJ56 YXG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SJ56 YXG, 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 SJ56 YXG registered?

SJ56 YXG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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