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YH56 FFW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,209 mi
Last recorded151,209 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 151,209 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

TPMS light on

engine warning light on

Fail 14 Apr 2018 151,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Also has water inside lamp (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

TPMS light on

engine warning light on

Pass 20 May 2017 116,407 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 116,407 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 141,045 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 141,045 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 130,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

streeing light in amber

Fail 19 Feb 2016 130,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

streeing light in amber

Pass 14 Feb 2015 120,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,248 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,775 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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YH56 FFW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFW, 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 YH56 FFW registered?

YH56 FFW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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