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NL56 LGK

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 LGK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 140,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 140,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 137,394 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 137,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 113,262 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 110,894 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 95,765 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 95,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 82,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box has a loose baffle

Pass 14 May 2012 50,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,282 miles

advise all tyres have cracks around tyre in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2009 11,988 miles

tyres cracking between treads

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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NL56 LGK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NL56 LGK, 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 NL56 LGK registered?

NL56 LGK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is NL56 LGK safe to buy?

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