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YT56 XSX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 XSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,286 miles

Front wipers torn

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Fail 9 May 2017 95,280 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front wipers torn

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,416 miles

both rear linkbars play,exhaust clamp deteriorating,engine oil low

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s+o/s front tyres innerside wall have cuts but not showing ply

Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,629 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s+o/s front tyres innerside wall have cuts but not showing ply

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres starting to step on inner tread

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

advise exhaust middle support bracket broken but not inscure

advise nearside front c.v.boot cracking

advise nearside rear tyre has cut on outter sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,513 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 39,512 miles

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

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

all discs worn & lipped

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,931 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 34,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres going stepped on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,086 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 XSX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

YT56 XSX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YT56 XSX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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