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YP56 JRV

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,139 mi
Last recorded118,139 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 JRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 118,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking but not binding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear body work been filler repaired

both front outter sills corroding

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2019 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body work split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad deteriorated (been hot )

Nearside Rear brake sticking but not binding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front outter sills corroding

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,978 miles

front screen damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear wing damaged

Offside sill damaged

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2015 98,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs slightly worn

slight knocking from nearside front suspension when driven on rough ground...unable to locate source

Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,449 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs slightly worn

slight knocking from nearside front suspension when driven on rough ground...unable to locate source

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,410 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 JRV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP56 JRV, 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 YP56 JRV registered?

YP56 JRV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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