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YX56 ZVF

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,990 mi
Last recorded150,990 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,990 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,474 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 144,425 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check all rear seat belts ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 139,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 134,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 134,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 127,462 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 127,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault code removed with scan tool (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,930 miles

nearside front anti roll bar linkage joint upper gaiter split

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,250 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,917 miles

EML on

N/S mirror casing cover missing

Surface corrosion - exhaust

Trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,917 miles

EML on

N/S mirror casing cover missing

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

Surface corrosion - exhaust

Trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror cover missing

rear track control arms rubber bushes perished

slight blow from middle box

visual check on emissions pc inop

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,415 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)

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 ZVF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

YX56 ZVF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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