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DY56 LPC

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LPC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,923 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 126,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 120,267 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 120,267 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2017 114,928 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 11,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 109,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 109,231 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,874 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LPC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY56 LPC, 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 DY56 LPC registered?

DY56 LPC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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