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YP56 VAU

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 VAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 128,186 miles

Rear drop links slight play, front wishbone bushes slight play ATL, lower engine covers missing, front pads 30% remaining, flywheel noisy

Fail 10 Oct 2020 128,183 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear drop links slight play, front wishbone bushes slight play ATL, lower engine covers missing, front pads 30% remaining, flywheel noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,736 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 98,736 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,084 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,925 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,381 miles

front coil springs rusted

lip on front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,458 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 49,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,841 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,933 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 VAU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 84,926 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 VAU, 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 19 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP56 VAU registered?

YP56 VAU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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