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YP56 RFN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 RFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2020 140,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion too rear arms

Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 138,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 124,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Silencer in a rusty condition

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,160 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,160 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,148 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 RFN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

YP56 RFN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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