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NV56 VZO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,161 mi
Last recorded152,161 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VZO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 152,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 143,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 101,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 80,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,841 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 VZO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

NV56 VZO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is NV56 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 VZO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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