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YE55 VFJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,358 miles

rear suspension arms and springs corroded

underbody,suspension and sills corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 90,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms and springs corroded

underbody,suspension and sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,744 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,246 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,816 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 47,996 miles

ADVISE... All 4 tyres look very low in pressure

ADVISE... Both rear tyres worn uneaven & castelated on inner edges

ADVISE... Front brake pads wearing low & discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,996 miles

ADVISE... All 4 tyres look very low in pressure

ADVISE... Both rear tyres worn uneaven & castelated on inner edges

ADVISE... Front brake pads wearing low & discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,087 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE ONLY air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,146 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 VFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE55 VFJ, 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 YE55 VFJ registered?

YE55 VFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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