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YG56 EYW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 87,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 80,960 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 80,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,541 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 74,518 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,010 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 69,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,529 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 61,529 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,659 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,357 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limet

Pass 28 May 2016 48,132 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,908 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,210 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2012 31,718 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,254 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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YG56 EYW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YG56 EYW, 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 YG56 EYW registered?

YG56 EYW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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