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MF56 VHM

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,544 mi
Last recorded148,544 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VHM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 148,544 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 4 Apr 2023 134,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,187 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 109,186 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,218 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,196 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,195 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,310 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 17 Jun 2017 70,310 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 65,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,777 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,283 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 1 Aug 2012 44,120 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,736 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,747 miles

front tyres down to 3mm

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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MF56 VHM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF56 VHM, 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 MF56 VHM registered?

MF56 VHM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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