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YA02 MAD

2006 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,848 mi
Last recorded174,848 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 MAD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 174,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 161,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 161,371 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 149,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 141,854 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 141,854 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,647 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 120,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 119,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,727 miles

Centre stop lamp off

Damage to both front tyres outer walls

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre stop lamp off

Damage to both front tyres outer walls

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 109,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 106,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,155 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h.i.d headlights fitted not as standard equipment(advise to revert to standard fitments

Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,813 miles

h.i.d headlights fitted not as standard equipment(advise to revert to standard fitments

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,952 miles

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

Offside 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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YA02 MAD is a 2006 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA02 MAD, 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 YA02 MAD registered?

YA02 MAD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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