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YS55 TWE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 TWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,642 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded front to rear but not seriously affecting its strength

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 101,642 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded front to rear but not seriously affecting its strength

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 101,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2024

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm n/s rear pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 99,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2020 97,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,259 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,495 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,285 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 19,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 10,454 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 7,698 miles

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

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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YS55 TWE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YS55 TWE, 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.

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What year was YS55 TWE registered?

YS55 TWE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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