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RE56 XRV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,448 mi
Last recorded174,448 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 174,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 170,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside no. plate lamp deteriorated/dim

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp fixing broken

Fail 12 Dec 2022 170,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside no. plate lamp deteriorated/dim

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp fixing broken

Pass 8 Dec 2021 162,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp fixing broken

Pass 14 Dec 2020 157,828 miles

Heatshield insecure above rear silencer

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Headlamp had broken mountings

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 157,827 miles

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

Coolant level low

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, bulbs not correctly located in holders (4.1.2 (c))

Heatshield insecure above rear silencer

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

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

Offside Headlamp had broken mountings

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 143,653 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,820 miles

Central back box outer skin broken

Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,058 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 129,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,435 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,164 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,164 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,848 miles

Wear on front brake discs.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 69,151 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hads a slight brake bind

Fail 27 Jan 2011 52,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,509 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,573 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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RE56 XRV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RE56 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE56 XRV registered?

RE56 XRV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is RE56 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 XRV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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