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LD56 ZZC

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,060 mi
Last recorded141,060 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ZZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 141,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer light unit cover plate missing

Offside Front wing corroded, but not considered dangerous

TPMS warning indicator on

Upper induction pipe split

Fail 29 Jan 2026 141,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer light unit cover plate missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded, but not considered dangerous

TPMS warning indicator on

Upper induction pipe split

Pass 31 Jan 2025 137,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 137,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 133,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower intake hose adrift

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 121,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 121,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,020 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 117,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,802 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,812 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 107,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 100,125 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 100,125 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,239 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,239 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 44,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

nsr tyre wearing uneven

shields fitted restricting test

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,031 miles

n/s outer sidelamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,235 miles

rear pads low / rear no plate poor condition

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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LD56 ZZC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD56 ZZC, 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 LD56 ZZC registered?

LD56 ZZC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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