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2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,372 mi
Last recorded122,372 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,686 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 12 Jul 2019 120,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,774 miles

N/S/F cv boot deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel camber incorrect N/S)( lowering springs fitted

tyre pressure sensor light illuminates (pre 2012)

Fail 18 Jul 2018 113,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F cv boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel camber incorrect N/S)( lowering springs fitted

tyre pressure sensor light illuminates (pre 2012)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside nearside rear shocks worn

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,617 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,754 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean too test

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,182 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)

tyrer size 225/40zr18

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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WF56 VBB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WF56 VBB, 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 WF56 VBB registered?

WF56 VBB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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