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PK56 XYR

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,930 mi
Last recorded154,930 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 XYR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 154,930 miles

O/s/f anti roll bar link deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 151,778 miles

2x front tyres 205-55-16

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

lower engine mount

o/s/f link deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2023 148,628 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 148,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,553 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 130,550 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,253 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 126,253 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 112,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,982 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on shoulder

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc plus insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on shoulder

Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,381 miles

child seat fitted cant test adult seatbelt

Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,660 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear number plate is loose

Fail 30 Nov 2013 89,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear number plate is loose

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,698 miles

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

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

eml lamp on

tc lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,177 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

front brake pads are getting low

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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PK56 XYR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PK56 XYR, 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 PK56 XYR registered?

PK56 XYR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is PK56 XYR safe to buy?

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