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YM55 AYL

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,899 mi
Last recorded158,899 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 AYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 158,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 153,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 153,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 148,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 141,934 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 141,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 137,290 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 129,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,805 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 119,309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,020 miles

Cloth on drivers seat worn exposing frame

N/S/R tyre feathered

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Noise on engine

O/S/R tyre feathered

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 107,587 miles

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

Cloth on drivers seat worn exposing frame

N/S/R tyre feathered

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Noise on engine

O/S/R tyre feathered

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,013 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 87,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,845 miles

O/S/F seat belt worn

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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YM55 AYL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM55 AYL, 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 YM55 AYL registered?

YM55 AYL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is YM55 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 AYL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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