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GV56 URW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,044 mi
Last recorded150,044 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 URW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 150,044 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2017 143,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 133,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,826 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 112,404 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 95,899 miles

rear discs look very thin

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,570 miles

205/55 Zr16 W

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front disc in a poor condition ( scored / grooved)

offside front headlight full of water

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2011 81,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

205/55 Zr16 W

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front disc in a poor condition ( scored / grooved)

offside front headlight full of water

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2010 64,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,829 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,848 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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GV56 URW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV56 URW, 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 GV56 URW registered?

GV56 URW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is GV56 URW safe to buy?

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