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2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,471 mi
Last recorded173,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 USD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,471 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2021 165,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 151,882 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 157,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,948 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 143,948 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 135,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in

Offside Rear damage to inner side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2015 118,236 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,533 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,796 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 16 Nov 2013 96,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,143 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 72,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs close to wear limit

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,447 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 USD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USD, 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 USD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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