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PO56 XCZ

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,049 mi
Last recorded171,049 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 XCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 171,049 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

EXHAUST CORRODING / LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

INSIDE WOULD BENEFIT FROM A CLEAN OUT.

REAR SUB-FRAME / SUSPENSION CORRODING.

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE.

Fail 12 May 2025 171,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

EXHAUST CORRODING / LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

INSIDE WOULD BENEFIT FROM A CLEAN OUT.

REAR SUB-FRAME / SUSPENSION CORRODING.

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 158,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 141,269 miles

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 2 Oct 2021 141,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 14 Sep 2020 138,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 134,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 128,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall becoming deteriorated

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,520 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 108,520 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 103,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,378 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limmit and misshapen

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,369 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,703 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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PO56 XCZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PO56 XCZ, 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 PO56 XCZ registered?

PO56 XCZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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