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YP56 JPU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 JPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,363 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 130,596 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 127,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 123,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 115,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,905 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 108,898 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,956 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,162 miles

Nearside rear tyre approaching limits

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,328 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,196 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,678 miles

Engine light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,956 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,956 miles

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

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,467 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,413 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

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 JPU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JPU, 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 YP56 JPU registered?

YP56 JPU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is YP56 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 JPU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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