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YR56 OYY

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,117 mi
Last recorded104,117 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion nearside front wing

Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,964 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 91,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading 1.8 Max 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 86,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear offside and rear nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2019 86,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear offside and rear nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,486 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded at lower sections

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 1 Sep 2018 81,479 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded at lower sections

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre close to exposing ply on inner tread pattern

Offside Rear brake pads wearing very close to minimum thickness & brake binding causing imbalance

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,667 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 76,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,527 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn thin

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,859 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,831 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,269 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,544 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OYY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YR56 OYY, 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 YR56 OYY registered?

YR56 OYY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is YR56 OYY safe to buy?

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