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YC56 UEG

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,954 mi
Last recorded154,954 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UEG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 154,954 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 28 Dec 2023 154,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cut but not to cords

exhaust blow

Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,417 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 148,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 140,193 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 140,193 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,919 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge out of shape

Pass 2 Jan 2020 121,443 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f & o/s/f outer arches corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 114,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,301 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,257 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,643 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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YC56 UEG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC56 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

YC56 UEG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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