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VK56 YCY

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,157 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 107,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,603 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 101,603 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 101,424 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked

Offside rear secondary brake binding slightly

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,716 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 87,716 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,843 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 51,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,069 miles

Nearside washer not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,819 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,120 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,592 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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VK56 YCY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK56 YCY, 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 VK56 YCY registered?

VK56 YCY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is VK56 YCY safe to buy?

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