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NU56 VZL

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,472 mi
Last recorded140,472 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,472 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,170 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer started to come appart

under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 128,170 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box outer layer started to come appart

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 111,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,443 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,610 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,231 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2011 35,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,737 miles

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 VZL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU56 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

NU56 VZL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is NU56 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 VZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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