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YP56 UVM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,081 mi
Last recorded152,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 UVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 152,081 miles

N/S Rear tyre stepped

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 151,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S Rear tyre stepped

N/S track rod end dust cover perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2024 144,596 miles

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

Rear heatshield fixings broken

Fail 18 Jun 2024 144,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear heatshield fixings broken

Pass 30 Jun 2023 122,700 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 122,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm bent excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 107,395 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Center exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,347 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,322 miles

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,070 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 87,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyres on wear indicators

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,133 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,277 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,169 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,169 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,778 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,042 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 38,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,737 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,480 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 UVM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

YP56 UVM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2006.

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