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YR56 XHW

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,164 mi
Last recorded141,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XHW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 141,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 126,873 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 126,873 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge and low 3mm

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 89,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 70,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge & outer. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,207 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 53,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 44,052 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front foglamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,052 miles

Offside front foglamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,873 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XHW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

YR56 XHW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is YR56 XHW safe to buy?

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