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CP56 GXJ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,172 mi
Last recorded157,172 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 157,172 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 146,126 miles

eml on

rear subframe and suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2023 146,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

eml on

rear subframe and suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2023 136,202 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 136,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on legal limit

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,127 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 129,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,951 miles

Offside Rear door central locking defective requires further attention

Fail 14 Jan 2021 121,947 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear door central locking defective requires further attention

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,658 miles

Front noise from front suspension requires further attension

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 106,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,030 miles

advice rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2017 91,789 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 91,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 78,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn at inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,747 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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CP56 GXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CP56 GXJ, 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 CP56 GXJ registered?

CP56 GXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is CP56 GXJ safe to buy?

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