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YT56 LYU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,208 mi
Last recorded225,208 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 225,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 225,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 224,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 204,678 miles

Front To rear all four wheel covers fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 204,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front To rear all four wheel covers fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 197,999 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 197,613 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 184,898 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 162,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 138,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 117,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,435 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2011 87,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 LYU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

YT56 LYU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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