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DY56 LOA

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,213 mi
Last recorded121,213 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LOA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 121,213 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 117,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 106,280 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 87,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,149 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 56,149 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slightly low effort

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,985 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 42,985 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,042 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,732 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,474 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 13,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY56 LOA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY56 LOA, 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

How do I check the history of DY56 LOA?

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What year was DY56 LOA registered?

DY56 LOA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DY56 LOA safe to buy?

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