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RV56 CEF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,986 mi
Last recorded148,986 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 CEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 148,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 147,033 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,269 miles

CAT CONVERTER PINHOLE AND REPAIRED

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 3 Jun 2021 118,722 miles

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

Headlamp upper bracket cracked

Offside mirror wobbling

Pass 6 Jun 2020 106,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,337 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Nearside Front Door mirror glass is cracked

Offside Front Door mirror unit, little loose

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,248 miles

Front Front brake pads are a little low

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure Bracket (4.1.1 (c))

Front Front brake pads are a little low

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,192 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,190 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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 30 Sep 2016 91,517 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,517 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,027 miles

substantial clutch vibration

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,027 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 Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

substantial clutch vibration

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,898 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear No-plate is cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2014 71,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear No-plate is cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 65,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,526 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,849 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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RV56 CEF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV56 CEF, 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 RV56 CEF registered?

RV56 CEF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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