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SW56 VPC

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,228 mi
Last recorded109,228 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VPC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,228 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,768 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,461 miles

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

center exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

center exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2014 77,965 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,640 miles

rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,155 miles

h.i.d kit fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,614 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,266 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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SW56 VPC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SW56 VPC, 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 SW56 VPC registered?

SW56 VPC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SW56 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 VPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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