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WF56 YLJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,510 mi
Last recorded134,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 YLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 134,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 116,295 miles

handbrake has reserve travel but has met requirements

Fail 4 Mar 2019 116,291 miles

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

handbrake has reserve travel but has met requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2018 107,550 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,060 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,618 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,077 miles

Traction control light displayed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,773 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,692 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 37,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WF56 YLJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WF56 YLJ, 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 WF56 YLJ registered?

WF56 YLJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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