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YE55 VEA

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,566 mi
Last recorded96,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VEA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 96,566 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,097 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,132 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,951 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,133 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 VEA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEA, 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

How do I check the history of YE55 VEA?

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What year was YE55 VEA registered?

YE55 VEA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is YE55 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 VEA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE55 VEA have outstanding finance?

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