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MK56 VXJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 VXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 101,205 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 95,523 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,720 miles

Coolant leak possible header tank ()

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

service light on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 88,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak possible header tank ()

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

service light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,103 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 74,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2013 59,342 miles

cracking on tyre tread o/s/r close to sidewall

Fail 8 May 2013 59,342 miles

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

cracking on tyre tread o/s/r close to sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 39,503 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,810 miles

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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MK56 VXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK56 VXJ, 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 MK56 VXJ registered?

MK56 VXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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