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DX56 SKU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 SKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 154,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 154,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 133,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 133,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 125,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,969 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 121,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 110,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,876 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing irregular inner edge

cannot see inner brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,484 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape in inner edges

front wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,484 miles

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

both rear tyres are out of shape in inner edges

front wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,399 miles

Evidence of vehicle being stored

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2017 87,372 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mounting rotted off pipe (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area on both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Evidence of vehicle being stored

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,817 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,829 miles

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

n/s/r belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,266 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,682 miles

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

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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DX56 SKU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX56 SKU, 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 DX56 SKU registered?

DX56 SKU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is DX56 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 SKU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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