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YE55 VDM

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,858 mi
Last recorded160,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VDM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 160,858 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 153,886 miles

Nearside 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 29 Dec 2022 145,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 140,371 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,426 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 129,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,702 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 110,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,770 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,042 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,489 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,882 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,831 miles

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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YE55 VDM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE55 VDM, 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 YE55 VDM registered?

YE55 VDM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is YE55 VDM safe to buy?

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