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YC06 UPB

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,604 mi
Last recorded130,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 UPB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 130,604 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 130,601 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 115,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 115,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing bolt missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,596 miles

boot lid cannot be opened

Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

boot lid cannot be opened

Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,590 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box deteriorated

slight bind nearside rear brake

warning lamp on

Fail 16 Dec 2015 100,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box deteriorated

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,896 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,783 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 65,895 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN OSR TYRE ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE & BADLY CRACKING AT TREAD PATTERN

ADVISE NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & BADLY CRACKING ON TREAD PATTERN

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

Fail 4 Jun 2012 65,895 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE NAIL IN OSR TYRE ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE & BADLY CRACKING AT TREAD PATTERN

ADVISE NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & BADLY CRACKING ON TREAD PATTERN

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,167 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 58,167 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,048 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,482 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,253 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YC06 UPB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC06 UPB, 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.

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What year was YC06 UPB registered?

YC06 UPB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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