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YP56 TXN

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,185 mi
Last recorded148,185 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 TXN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,185 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,278 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 111,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,427 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 91,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,553 miles

NS rack has slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2017 68,553 miles

NS rack has slight play

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight brake grab on offside front

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,077 miles

both front discs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 32,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 27,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

airbag / srs system fault warning lamp on

both rear tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2011 23,233 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Dec 2010 20,019 miles

front discs worn slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,737 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 TXN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

YP56 TXN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is YP56 TXN safe to buy?

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