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YT56 XSP

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,681 mi
Last recorded151,681 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 XSP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 151,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 145,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,224 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 140,212 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted, cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 127,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,454 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Offside Rear Tyre inner should has a minor cut and wearing smooth or perished replace ASAP.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side brake pads worn close replace ASAP (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs scored,pitted and has been over heated. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,507 miles

o/s front tyre low no/s rear tyre low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,224 miles

Engine light on!

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

Oil Level Low!

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,359 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,415 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,727 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 XSP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

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

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