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GV56 USG

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 130,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,356 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Nov 2017 121,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,291 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,058 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,022 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,038 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,861 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,279 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 32,277 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 USG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 USG registered?

GV56 USG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is GV56 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 USG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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