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YC06 URW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,994 mi
Last recorded153,994 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 URW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 153,994 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 153,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 151,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 147,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,860 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,679 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 118,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,256 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,256 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 98,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,533 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,627 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,491 miles

front no plate de- laminating

rear silencer weak -small gas blow

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,058 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM

Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,544 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM/ UNEVEN WEAR ON BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES.

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 URW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YC06 URW, 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 URW registered?

YC06 URW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2006.

Is YC06 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC06 URW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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