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AY56 YWJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

192,465 mi
Last recorded192,465 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 192,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 176,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 157,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 126,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 126,073 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,422 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,195 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,750 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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AY56 YWJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY56 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

AY56 YWJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 YWJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY56 YWJ have outstanding finance?

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