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LH56 AEU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH56 AEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 157,369 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 157,365 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 157,346 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,450 miles

handbrake lever has excessive travel

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 Nov 2016 96,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damp in side n/s/f head light

rear ex box correded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damp in side n/s/f head light

rear ex box correded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,975 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

nearside headlamp condensated

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deepcut and nail in n/s/f tyre

front wiper slightly smearing

n/s/f disc slightly worn and rusty

rear disc rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to front number plate

n/s/f tyre worn to 3.52mm

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,334 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres close to limits of wear nearside rear worn most

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,944 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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LH56 AEU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LH56 AEU, 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 LH56 AEU registered?

LH56 AEU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is LH56 AEU safe to buy?

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