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YX56 VYH

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VYH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,590 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,755 miles

tyre pressure indicator warning lamp staying on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,931 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 VYH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YX56 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YX56 VYH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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