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YP56 RFZ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,686 mi
Last recorded111,686 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 RFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,686 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 107,331 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty slight blow

Fail 29 Nov 2023 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty slight blow

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,935 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition.

Fail 28 Nov 2022 101,935 miles

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

Fuel cap seal in poor condition.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,209 miles

Drag on both front wheels

O/s outer mirror repaired

Pass 25 Nov 2020 88,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit of wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake slight drag.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit on O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 80,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit on O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,281 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Drag o/s/r

Fail 30 Nov 2017 75,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Drag o/s/r

Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,909 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 69,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack end (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,938 miles

rear tyres misshaping inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,735 miles

front pads wearing

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,900 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,830 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cut to sidewall not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,304 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 RFZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

YP56 RFZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is YP56 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 RFZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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