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AY56 YWP

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,944 mi
Last recorded133,944 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,944 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Fail 3 Aug 2020 133,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 25 Jul 2019 125,884 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 24 Jul 2019 125,879 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box split (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

one element of high level brake light in op

tyre size 225/45 r17

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

one element of high level brake light in op

tyre size 225/45 r17

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,724 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Weak top engine mount

Wheel trims fitted engine cover & under trays

Fail 2 Feb 2016 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Weak top engine mount

Wheel trims fitted engine cover & under trays

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,802 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 72,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,102 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17

2) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,102 miles

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

1) tyres 225 45 17

2) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,585 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17 2) o/s and n/s front tyres very close to limits

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,580 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 YWP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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