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YP56 HFW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,717 mi
Last recorded40,717 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 HFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,717 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 40,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,356 miles

n/s handbrake cable/caliper slight restricted movement/slightly low effort

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,067 miles

N/S/R Seat & Belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,403 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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YP56 HFW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP56 HFW, 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

How do I check the history of YP56 HFW?

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What year was YP56 HFW registered?

YP56 HFW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YP56 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 HFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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