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NL56 UWR

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

245,053 mi
Last recorded245,053 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 UWR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 245,053 miles

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slight lumpyness

Pass 11 Apr 2023 217,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

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

Rear exhaust skin rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2023 217,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust skin rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2022 187,389 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 168,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

mil light on

Pass 10 Mar 2020 150,471 miles

Rear exhaust skin rusty

engine mil light on pre 07/08

Pass 10 Apr 2019 141,093 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,524 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,152 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,992 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,548 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,098 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 104,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,450 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)

nearside rear tyre tread area cracked and inner tread area out of shape

offside rear tyre cracked on tread area and inner tread area out of shape

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 UWR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

NL56 UWR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is NL56 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 UWR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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