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MK56 VXO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,162 mi
Last recorded122,162 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 VXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 122,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 122,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 117,989 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

under floor panels fitted ,unable to check some components

Pass 13 Sep 2023 112,790 miles

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components

travel in hand brake lever

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 112,784 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components

travel in hand brake lever

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are strting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip in n/s windscreen

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,604 miles

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

front section of exhaust system is starting o corrode and deteriorate

small chip in front wind screen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 8 Sep 2020 97,604 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front section of exhaust system is starting o corrode and deteriorate

small chip in front wind screen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,037 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Aug 2018 88,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,327 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 25 Sep 2017 82,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,365 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,949 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,949 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,290 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,422 miles

o/s headlamp top bracket and grill broke

Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s headlamp top bracket and grill broke

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,643 miles

slight run out on o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,899 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 33,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,426 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN

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

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 VXO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

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

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