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YG56 EYX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,051 mi
Last recorded130,051 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,051 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 130,051 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,560 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres perishing slightly

Rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned fitted in correctly (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres perishing slightly

Rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,416 miles

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

parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 12 Sep 2014 110,406 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn to minimum limit

Fail 9 Aug 2013 95,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn to minimum limit

Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,969 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyre edges wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,301 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 EYX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

YG56 EYX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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