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DE56 CXU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,164 mi
Last recorded52,164 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 CXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,164 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 52,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 49,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 48,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,985 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 28,985 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,985 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 17,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking inbetween tread on o/s/r tyre not exposing ply or chords

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking inbetween tread on o/s/r tyre not exposing ply or chords

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,781 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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DE56 CXU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DE56 CXU, 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 DE56 CXU registered?

DE56 CXU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DE56 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 CXU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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