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VU56 VUR

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,402 mi
Last recorded160,402 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VUR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 160,402 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 152,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front & rear sub frames including all suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 152,264 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front & rear sub frames including all suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,221 miles

Offside Rear pads low

Offside Rear pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2020 133,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 131,231 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 131,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 131,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,150 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,536 miles

near side front tyre just on the limits

Pass 24 Oct 2015 105,939 miles

Nearside parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,811 miles

front pads look low through wheel

slight low effort from n/s/r park brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,088 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 145,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and Offside rear tyres showing wear on inner edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2011 128,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 128,328 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

STRONGLY advise deep splits on both front tyres inner sidewall.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,121 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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VU56 VUR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU56 VUR, 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 VU56 VUR registered?

VU56 VUR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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