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YF06 XRT

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,526 mi
Last recorded53,526 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 XRT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,673 miles

Nearside windscreen wash jet weak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 49,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside windscreen wash jet weak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,368 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative but offside provides sufficient fluid.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 44,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative but offside provides sufficient fluid.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,671 miles

ESP light on

Pass 11 May 2012 32,175 miles

ESPlight on

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

Fail 10 May 2012 32,175 miles

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

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

ESPlight on

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,278 miles

t/c light on

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,558 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,351 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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YF06 XRT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YF06 XRT, 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 YF06 XRT registered?

YF06 XRT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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