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LX56 ZWM

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,757 mi
Last recorded97,757 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 ZWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 97,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak under engine

general corrosion under car

Fail 24 Aug 2026 97,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak under engine

general corrosion under car

Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,244 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 89,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,510 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,498 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 82,359 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2019 82,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,040 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2017 77,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,637 miles

Tyres getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2014 61,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,367 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 54,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,614 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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LX56 ZWM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX56 ZWM, 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 LX56 ZWM registered?

LX56 ZWM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is LX56 ZWM safe to buy?

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