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YS56 HVV

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,976 mi
Last recorded157,976 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HVV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 157,976 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 149,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 135,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH UPPER & LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,486 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 124,486 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,585 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,154 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

cracks around nearside rear tyre

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,144 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

cracks around nearside rear tyre

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,227 miles

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

imbalance on park brake / offside slow in operation and efficiency only just met

slight condensation in nearside head light

small cracks around both rear tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,570 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKS IN SIDEWALL

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 98,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKS IN SIDEWALL

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,018 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,793 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,095 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,649 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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YS56 HVV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YS56 HVV, 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 YS56 HVV registered?

YS56 HVV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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