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VX56 UKT

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,309 mi
Last recorded154,309 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UKT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 154,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 148,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 143,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Small lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 143,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Small lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 142,165 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 141,594 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,673 miles

Nearside mirror , security

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 138,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside mirror , security

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 129,701 miles

advise oil leak

advise rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2018 129,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise oil leak

advise rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2018 121,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer face of wheel , sharp edge, tyre bead area (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 121,820 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer face of wheel , sharp edge, tyre bead area (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,698 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,711 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,504 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,176 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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VX56 UKT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX56 UKT, 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 VX56 UKT registered?

VX56 UKT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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