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YY55 MFU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,981 mi
Last recorded98,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,981 miles

both front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,022 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside front suspension coil spring and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,578 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,815 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded but not effecting braking at present

front disc corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,926 miles

front disc inner faces slight corrossion pads good x2

nsr brake back plate heavily corroded

rear coil springs corroded at bases x2

rear no plate just starting to contaminate

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,442 miles

rear tyres miss shaped.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,275 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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YY55 MFU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY55 MFU, 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 YY55 MFU registered?

YY55 MFU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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