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PE56 LXP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,555 mi
Last recorded108,555 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 LXP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 108,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 108,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Completely Collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Completely Collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Starting to Perish - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 105,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 98,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 98,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 26 Apr 2022 88,301 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,136 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 80,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,009 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre cracked on the outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2018 63,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 57,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,948 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 37,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 8,580 miles

Both sides floors covered in plastic front to rear

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

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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PE56 LXP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 PE56 LXP, 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 PE56 LXP registered?

PE56 LXP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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