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YC56 UED

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,334 mi
Last recorded108,334 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UED
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 108,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 108,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 99,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 99,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section sleeve (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section sleeve (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre exposing cords - 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,639 miles

under body covers covering some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,724 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,668 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,517 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 72,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,189 miles

both front tyres at 2/3 mm

both rear tyres lumpe on inside

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,090 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 23,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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YC56 UED is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC56 UED, 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 YC56 UED registered?

YC56 UED is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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