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YE56 ETA

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,161 mi
Last recorded149,161 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Heat shield slightly loose but not likely to fall off.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 149,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Heat shield slightly loose but not likely to fall off.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,597 miles

front No plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

front No plate starting to deteriorate

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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YE56 ETA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YE56 ETA, 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 YE56 ETA registered?

YE56 ETA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is YE56 ETA safe to buy?

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