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GV56 URU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,631 mi
Last recorded125,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 URU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 125,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,764 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,097 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken and not working

Fail 13 Jan 2021 119,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp working with position lights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp workingwith position lights (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 119,094 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from internal mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,739 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Lamps showing incorrect colour to front remaining on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lamps showing incorrect colour to front remaining on

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,855 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 97,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,428 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 77,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 72,282 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel stiff

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2015 72,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel stiff

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2013 66,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 62,707 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 62,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 59,540 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,436 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,314 miles

advise oil level just above min level

Fail 28 Nov 2009 42,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise oil level just above min level

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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GV56 URU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV56 URU, 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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GV56 URU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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