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FG56 LFZ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,696 mi
Last recorded88,696 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides and dust covers damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 78,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,608 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,592 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,047 miles

Traction control light flicked on

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,069 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light on dash

Fail 26 Oct 2012 39,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,816 miles

REAR CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT DISCONNECTED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,769 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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FG56 LFZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FG56 LFZ, 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 FG56 LFZ registered?

FG56 LFZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is FG56 LFZ safe to buy?

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