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LG56 FWU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,634 mi
Last recorded145,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 FWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 140,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 125,016 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 106,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,090 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

engine/under covers

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,355 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 90,355 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,626 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 32,388 miles

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

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,891 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge ,outer wall perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,095 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not showing canvas

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,725 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Small object on interior rear view mirror

Wipers smear

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,725 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Small object on interior rear view mirror

Wipers smear

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 FWU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LG56 FWU, 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 LG56 FWU registered?

LG56 FWU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LG56 FWU safe to buy?

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