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NU56 CXZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,049 mi
Last recorded171,049 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 CXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 171,049 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 171,049 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 167,154 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 167,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 160,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 160,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 151,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 142,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 137,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,921 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 123,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,342 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,279 miles

nearsdie rear sidelight not working (1 of 2)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 15 Sep 2011 75,279 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearsdie rear sidelight not working (1 of 2)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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NU56 CXZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU56 CXZ, 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 NU56 CXZ registered?

NU56 CXZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is NU56 CXZ safe to buy?

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