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SA56 GTZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,025 mi
Last recorded94,025 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GTZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,025 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 94,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,636 miles

centre stop lamp unplugged, both front outer cv boots deteriorated, nearside front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joints, nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly, nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,781 miles

Nearside Front sill section has heavy corrosion

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front sill section has heavy corrosion

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,055 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,961 miles

nearside rear tyre has perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,127 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 56,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to come off

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,155 miles

excess corrosion on front brake discs

excess corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,046 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,046 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 29,885 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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SA56 GTZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA56 GTZ, 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 SA56 GTZ registered?

SA56 GTZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SA56 GTZ safe to buy?

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