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YR56 OYV

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,773 mi
Last recorded125,773 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,773 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 125,773 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 115,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,502 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radiaus arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,053 miles

standing rust on discs

underside rusty advise wax oil

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,028 miles

Both front discs corroded

Rear reg plate cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays & sill guards fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Hole in centre exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,963 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 86,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement non sealing temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm ish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm ish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,015 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,207 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,539 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,343 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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YR56 OYV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR56 OYV, 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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YR56 OYV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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