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YT56 OEV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

222,672 mi
Last recorded222,672 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 OEV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 222,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 214,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 214,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded and damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2018 214,394 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wing jagged edge. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bulb failer light on.

Nearside Rear Inner tail light not working.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 195,052 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 195,052 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 175,871 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2016 175,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front sleve rotted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 27 May 2015 156,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 May 2014 138,062 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to the side walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 119,697 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 119,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,142 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,711 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 OEV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

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

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