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YR56 XPO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,264 mi
Last recorded99,264 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 99,264 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake disc inner faces corroding heavily

emission test aborted due to heavy smoke clogged up the analyser

evidence of a possible fuel leak at the filter

rear heat shield loose

slight brake bind at r/o/s

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,836 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 6 Oct 2016 90,831 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Engine Management Light On

Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,492 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,633 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,136 miles

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,884 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 XPO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

YR56 XPO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is YR56 XPO safe to buy?

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