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YT56 LXW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,477 mi
Last recorded129,477 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,477 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 123,898 miles

both handbrakes not fully returning

o/s front tyre worn on in side

slight rust on rear inner sills

Fail 16 Nov 2015 123,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both handbrakes not fully returning

o/s front tyre worn on in side

slight rust on rear inner sills

Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,139 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 115,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 103,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on innner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,947 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on innner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,310 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 90,310 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,481 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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YT56 LXW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT56 LXW, 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 YT56 LXW registered?

YT56 LXW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YT56 LXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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