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RV56 CEO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,710 mi
Last recorded181,710 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 CEO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 181,710 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 179,854 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2024 179,854 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 178,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 173,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 168,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 157,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 151,813 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 151,813 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 144,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,664 miles

fuel cooler damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2016 130,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

225/45/zr 17 y

fuel cooler damaged

off side front tyre perished

off side rear brake disc has heat damage

off side rear brake pads wearing thin

spair tyre flat

tracking required

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,077 miles

225/45/17/91y pirelli p6000

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front fog lams smashed

offside rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight wear lip on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2015 125,077 miles

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

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

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

225/45/17/91y pirelli p6000

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front fog lams smashed

offside rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight wear lip on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,162 miles

225/45/17/91y p6000

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust section corroded

strong advisory that the offside front inner brake pad is worn thin

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,175 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

offside front fog lamp smashed

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear thin

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wiper blades starting to smear on screen

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,904 miles

225/45/17/91y p6000

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

advise tracking is checked

strong advisory that both front tyres are worn to the limit (advise replacement)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,743 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,836 miles

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

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 CEO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV56 CEO, 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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RV56 CEO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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