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LY56 GVN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

198,349 mi
Last recorded198,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 GVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 198,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 171,247 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

back box corroded but not blowing

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,466 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 134,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,567 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2015 126,549 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,950 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,655 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,115 miles

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

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

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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LY56 GVN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LY56 GVN, 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 LY56 GVN registered?

LY56 GVN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is LY56 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 GVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY56 GVN have outstanding finance?

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