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GV56 USE

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,056 mi
Last recorded171,056 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 171,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 160,449 miles

service light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has a slight leak & the exhaust system is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body covers fitted

nearside & offside front wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 157,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 155,412 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates dirty (0.1 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,344 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 145,351 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch & sill damaged

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 137,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,623 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust centre mount after silencer heavily corroded and breaking up and semi-insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating and split. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm bushes perishing and split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm bushes perishing and split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Wiper blade noisy in operation.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust central mounting bracked after silencer heavily corroded and weak.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,158 miles

Exhaust rear expansion box heavily corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside inner tail lamp intermittantly not working.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 111,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,580 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/rear tyre has cuts not reaching cords

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/rear tyre has cuts not reaching cords

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,910 miles

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

Offside 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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GV56 USE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

GV56 USE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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