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YX56 VYD

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,247 mi
Last recorded128,247 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VYD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,994 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 118,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Dec 2015 83,081 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted at time of test

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 65,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,028 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 52,028 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres run of inside edge very close 1.6mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,923 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,805 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)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,789 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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YX56 VYD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX56 VYD, 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 YX56 VYD registered?

YX56 VYD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is YX56 VYD safe to buy?

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