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YT56 XSV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,972 mi
Last recorded128,972 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 XSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,972 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 128,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 4.5mm,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 123,332 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 4.5mm,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification outer wing added on cover\flap covering corrosion loose (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated overheated and brittle (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,325 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 104,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 75,133 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,860 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,479 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade staring to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,925 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)

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 XSV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT56 XSV registered?

YT56 XSV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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