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LB56 SYE

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,638 mi
Last recorded74,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 SYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,638 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot split on end but prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot split on end but prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 69,585 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,361 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,937 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,840 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 46,117 miles

Front oily underside

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,989 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 47,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,176 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 40,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance too dim (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,066 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 28,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,706 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 205/55/r16-91W

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,863 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on tread and outer side wall. 205/55/r16-91W

O/S/R tyre starting to wear on outer side wall. 205/55/r16-91W

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 21,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads very low, Recommend replacing.

N/S/F tyre worn on tread and outer side wall. 205/55/r16-91W

O/S/R tyre starting to wear on outer side wall. 205/55/r16-91W

Rear brake pads very low, recommend replacing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,880 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,057 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads worn close to limit

Rear number plate badly discoloured

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,544 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside rear tyre been run flat

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear pads getting low

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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LB56 SYE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LB56 SYE, 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 LB56 SYE registered?

LB56 SYE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is LB56 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 SYE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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