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YR56 XPM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,553 mi
Last recorded123,553 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XPM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,553 miles

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,467 miles

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 100,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,345 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Mirror glass cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake has slightly restricted free movement.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,337 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Mirror glass cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake has slightly restricted free movement.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,568 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 89,568 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belt.

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/f mirror damage

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belt.

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/f mirror damage

Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,597 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 66,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,906 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 53,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,296 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,914 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 XPM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

YR56 XPM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is YR56 XPM safe to buy?

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