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LV56 DVG

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,452 mi
Last recorded180,452 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 DVG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 180,452 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 172,268 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 163,125 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 163,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 154,862 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside door mirror casing missing.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Slight haze of blue smoke under acceleration.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 154,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside door mirror casing missing.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Slight haze of blue smoke under acceleration.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,646 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine smoking on start up.

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link top gaiter perishing.

Offside door mirror and mirror glass damaged.

Offside rear inner lamp cluster loose.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 147,646 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine smoking on start up.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link top gaiter perishing.

Offside door mirror and mirror glass damaged.

Offside rear inner lamp cluster loose.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,419 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,692 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.4mm and heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anrti-roll bar vertical links.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,692 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.4mm and heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anrti-roll bar vertical links.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,660 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,660 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,185 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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LV56 DVG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LV56 DVG, 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 LV56 DVG registered?

LV56 DVG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is LV56 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 DVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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