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LX56 ZWR

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,393 mi
Last recorded147,393 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 ZWR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

air bag light intermittent

Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,869 miles

Airbag light intermitently comes on and off.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

N/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edges of treads starting to mishape.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 133,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre tread worn low.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 128,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,726 miles

Exhaust carroded but not leaking gasses

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,071 miles

centre exhaust mounts broke but still suppoorted

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,354 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,229 miles

both center exhaust mounts are broken

emissions were very low did not regeister on the equipment

exhaust back box is quite rusty

fuel flap door is broken

n/s/f tyre has small splits in the inner side wall

o/s mirror casing is cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,623 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 107,623 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn & corroded

front brake pads low

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,196 miles

engine oil level on min

Fail 9 Jun 2015 103,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level on min

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 79,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre tread area

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,433 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 ZWR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LX56 ZWR, 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.

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What year was LX56 ZWR registered?

LX56 ZWR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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