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MT56 LVC

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,302 mi
Last recorded123,302 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,302 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 115,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Dec 2013 112,645 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 112,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,900 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 102,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 93,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,959 miles

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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MT56 LVC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT56 LVC, 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 MT56 LVC registered?

MT56 LVC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is MT56 LVC safe to buy?

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