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DG56 FGZ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FGZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,673 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 72,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,081 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 55,245 miles

both sides front outer drive shaft boots very slight leak

Fail 22 May 2019 55,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

both sides front outer drive shaft boots very slight leak

Pass 29 May 2018 51,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,502 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre starting to split

undercovers fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 49,502 miles

undercovers fitted

Offside Front Inner tyre starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 46,765 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

engine light on

front brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2015 43,836 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2014 41,327 miles

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

both front discs corroded

o/s front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Pass 30 May 2013 37,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 33,360 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 25 May 2011 29,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 29,251 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,693 miles

os front tyre worn rear tyres perished

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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DG56 FGZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG56 FGZ, 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 DG56 FGZ registered?

DG56 FGZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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