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WV56 YOX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,119 mi
Last recorded185,119 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 YOX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 185,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2025 185,119 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 181,442 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 180,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 176,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 176,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 165,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 156,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,864 miles

No CAT Fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 121,319 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres distorted on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner both rear link arm inner bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,684 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,684 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,880 miles

offside front shock absorber has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,705 miles

both front brake discs corroded on edges of inner faces

both front tyres bald/scrubbed on inner edges outside centre three quarters

offside front shock absorber has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded on edges of inner faces

both front tyres bald/scrubbed on inner edges outside centre three quarters

offside front shock absorber has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,290 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform section of tread

Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear box mount perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,136 miles

exhaust rear box mount perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,925 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV56 YOX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV56 YOX, 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 WV56 YOX registered?

WV56 YOX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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