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VE55 YNF

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,369 mi
Last recorded143,369 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YNF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 143,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 143,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 112,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 111,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray loose

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,822 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 100,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,047 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,054 miles

MIL light on

nearside headlamp mountings broken, but not excessively insecure

wipers poor

Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

MIL light on

nearside headlamp mountings broken, but not excessively insecure

wipers poor

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,084 miles

Child seat fitted

Covers fitted upper and lower

Eml light on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise replacement (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 69,084 miles

Child seat fitted

Covers fitted upper and lower

Eml light on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise replacement (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,116 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,389 miles

N/S door mirror casing slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,461 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,228 miles

NSR TYRE WORN 2.0MM

SEE TYRE REPORT...

Fail 19 Jan 2010 34,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NSR TYRE WORN 2.0MM

SEE TYRE REPORT...

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,853 miles

Advise off side front tyre getting low.

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

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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VE55 YNF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red 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 VE55 YNF, 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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VE55 YNF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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