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NV56 UFR

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,699 mi
Last recorded172,699 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 UFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 172,699 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 172,691 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 164,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 153,225 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 153,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 141,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,237 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,223 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,178 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,178 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 122,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,491 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,604 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,704 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,081 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,309 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,025 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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NV56 UFR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV56 UFR, 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 NV56 UFR registered?

NV56 UFR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is NV56 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 UFR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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