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VN56 TLK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

199,191 mi
Last recorded199,191 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 TLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2018 199,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear out of shape

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

coolant warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2017 192,468 miles

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

Oil leak ()

tyre pressure monitor amber light on

Fail 29 Nov 2017 192,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

tyre pressure monitor amber light on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 184,450 miles

Oil leak engine bay ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 184,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine bay ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 184,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 173,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 161,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,526 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 149,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 134,665 miles

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 134,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 113,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 113,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,220 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,403 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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VN56 TLK 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 56.3%.

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 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 VN56 TLK, 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 VN56 TLK registered?

VN56 TLK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is VN56 TLK safe to buy?

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