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YR56 XHX

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,213 mi
Last recorded161,213 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 161,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 151,273 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Underbody surface rust

Pass 12 Apr 2021 142,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 129,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 129,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,070 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 XHX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XHX, 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

How do I check the history of YR56 XHX?

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What year was YR56 XHX registered?

YR56 XHX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YR56 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 XHX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR56 XHX have outstanding finance?

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