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YT06 XFA

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,294 mi
Last recorded199,294 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 XFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 199,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 187,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 176,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 176,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 166,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 153,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear tyre (inner side wall ) has a cut but within legal requirements

Fail 25 Feb 2016 153,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear tyre (inner side wall ) has a cut but within legal requirements

Pass 27 Mar 2015 141,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 141,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly stepped on nearside rear.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 122,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly stepped on nearside rear.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,743 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,858 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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YT06 XFA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT06 XFA, 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 YT06 XFA registered?

YT06 XFA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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