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DY56 LPJ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,021 mi
Last recorded190,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 190,021 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2021 179,388 miles

oil leak

os dip is low

osr tyre getting low on tread

Pass 26 Aug 2020 166,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 161,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 154,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,915 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 128,907 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,163 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding!

nsr tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Feb 2015 108,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box corroding!

nsr tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,118 miles

advise low emission vechilce

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,605 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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DY56 LPJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LPJ, 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 DY56 LPJ registered?

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

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