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YC06 UPY

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,250 mi
Last recorded134,250 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 UPY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 134,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 15 Feb 2021 134,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,167 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 134,167 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,847 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 114,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inside

o/s/r tyre tread lumpy

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 89,505 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 89,505 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,987 miles

flat spots on offside rear tyre

tyre warning light indicates a fault

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,987 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flat spots on offside rear tyre

tyre warning light indicates a fault

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,560 miles

airbag warning light staying on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,560 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

airbag warning light staying on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flat spots on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,641 miles

flat spots on offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flat spots on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,479 miles

flat spots on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,997 miles

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

Nail in nearside 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 UPY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UPY, 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 YC06 UPY registered?

YC06 UPY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is YC06 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC06 UPY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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