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YA55 RNX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,406 mi
Last recorded162,406 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 RNX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 162,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to caliper over axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 162,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to caliper over axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 154,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 154,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 149,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 142,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 136,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,792 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 117,153 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,483 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes are plastic coated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,242 miles

both front tyres low

both rear tyres low and distorted

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,802 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,064 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,199 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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YA55 RNX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YA55 RNX, 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 YA55 RNX registered?

YA55 RNX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is YA55 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA55 RNX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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