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YP56 JRX

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,758 mi
Last recorded169,758 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 JRX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 169,758 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 164,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively PADS OK (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 164,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively PADS OK (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high RESET BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 155,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 155,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 142,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 128,826 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 114,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,194 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,686 miles

back box outer skin corroded and center support bracket

Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

back box outer skin corroded and center support bracket

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,035 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,963 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,111 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,241 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,108 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 JRX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow 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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

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

Is YP56 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 JRX 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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