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YH56 BNL

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,901 mi
Last recorded160,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 BNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 160,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Discs corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 144,433 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 144,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing wishbone damaged (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,389 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 131,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 120,020 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 120,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,408 miles

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,345 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 42,304 miles

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

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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YH56 BNL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH56 BNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 BNL registered?

YH56 BNL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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