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AY56 YWD

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,757 mi
Last recorded182,757 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 182,757 miles

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 May 2016 168,090 miles

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

noise from engine drive belt area

Fail 19 May 2016 168,090 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

noise from engine drive belt area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 154,535 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 154,458 miles

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

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

light bind in offside rear wheel

nearside rear brake pads worn down

Pass 21 May 2014 139,222 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 139,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 119,254 miles

door warning light on ,all doors etc ,secure

Fail 20 May 2013 119,254 miles

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

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

door warning light on ,all doors etc ,secure

Pass 21 May 2012 95,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 95,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,102 miles

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 39,839 miles

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

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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AY56 YWD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY56 YWD, 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 AY56 YWD registered?

AY56 YWD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is AY56 YWD safe to buy?

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