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EX56 VFS

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,239 mi
Last recorded139,239 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 139,239 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,911 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,361 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,500 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,102 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,102 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,036 miles

small splits in n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EX56 VFS 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 90%.

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 EX56 VFS, 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 EX56 VFS registered?

EX56 VFS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is EX56 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 VFS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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