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LG56 FVX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 FVX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,590 miles

Nearside Front components covered in grease

Pass 15 Jul 2023 49,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal slightly cracking/perishing

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 45,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal slightly cracking/perishing

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,956 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,704 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,108 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 30,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,335 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 26,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2016 26,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 24,148 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,873 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both driver side outer tyre walls perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,015 miles

imbalance on hand brake n/s slightly low

Fail 5 Sep 2013 18,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

imbalance on hand brake n/s slightly low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,947 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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LG56 FVX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LG56 FVX, 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

How do I check the history of LG56 FVX?

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What year was LG56 FVX registered?

LG56 FVX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is LG56 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 FVX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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