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YX56 ZVH

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,583 mi
Last recorded99,583 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ZVH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,564 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired Wrong Shocker fitted (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Stuck on (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake stuck on (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 89,424 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,918 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2011 47,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front tyre casings lightly cracked due to age & both are remoulds!

o/s/f caliper slider covers missing.

partial lower engine cover fitted & full length side floor covers fitted.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,995 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyre casings lightly cracked due to age & both are remoulds!

o/s/f caliper slider covers missing.

partial lower engine cover fitted & full length side floor covers fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,926 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 34,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZVH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YX56 ZVH, 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 YX56 ZVH registered?

YX56 ZVH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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