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YT56 OEP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,253 mi
Last recorded121,253 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 121,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 118,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2021 117,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 115,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 112,842 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 112,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,343 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,247 miles

hand brake just passed need further attnstion

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,071 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,709 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,859 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,446 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 33,446 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,271 miles

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes salt starting to rust some areas so wax oil would prevent ADVISE ONLY WAX OIL REQ

Fail 15 Aug 2009 25,271 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes salt starting to rust some areas so wax oil would prevent ADVISE ONLY WAX OIL REQ

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 OEP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT56 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

YT56 OEP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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