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YF56 CYP

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,609 mi
Last recorded153,609 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 CYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 153,609 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 153,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer skin of rear backbox corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 137,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer skin of rear backbox corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 116,292 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,079 miles

Both rear tyres are badly worn on the inner edges and are very close to the legal limit.

Fail 18 Feb 2012 94,654 miles

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

Both rear tyres are badly worn on the inner edges and are very close to the legal limit.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,550 miles

scratch on windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

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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YF56 CYP is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2007 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 84,926 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 YF56 CYP, 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 19 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF56 CYP registered?

YF56 CYP is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is YF56 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 CYP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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