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PX56 VPT

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,741 mi
Last recorded176,741 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 176,741 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

Pass 11 Sep 2021 158,512 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,963 miles

Central Rear back box exhaust casing corroded

under cover fitted to under side not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2017 111,963 miles

Central Rear back box exhaust casing corroded

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

under cover fitted to under side not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,626 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 30 Jun 2015 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,341 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,335 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,290 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,635 miles

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

small stone chips in windscrean

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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PX56 VPT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PX56 VPT, 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 PX56 VPT registered?

PX56 VPT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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