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YF56 NPN

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,598 mi
Last recorded128,598 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 NPN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 128,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 128,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 118,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 118,905 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 103,116 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 103,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,334 miles

corrosion becoming present on offside outer sill

exhaust generally in poor condition and leaking slightly

tpms light on

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,751 miles

offside rear brake back plate missing

Fail 6 Jul 2021 92,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,880 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear brake back plate missing

Fail 3 Jul 2020 87,878 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 front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear brake back plate missing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,188 miles

Corrosion becoming present

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,814 miles

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

Corrosion becoming present

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer operation could be improved

Offside Outer cv boot weeping grease very slightly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Some corrosion becoming present on o/s rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer operation could be improved

Offside Outer cv boot weeping grease very slightly

Some corrosion becoming present on o/s rear of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,338 miles

N/S Front windscreen washer could be improved

O/S Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S Front windscreen washer could be improved

O/S Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,418 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 64,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,301 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,166 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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YF56 NPN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YF56 NPN, 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 YF56 NPN registered?

YF56 NPN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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