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WJ56 LXC

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 LXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,478 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 96,477 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,452 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,244 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 88,243 miles

Emissions not tested excess exhaust smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 88,162 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,568 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking up in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,713 miles

slight binding o/s/r caliper

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,836 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,766 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,413 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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WJ56 LXC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJ56 LXC, 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 WJ56 LXC registered?

WJ56 LXC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is WJ56 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 LXC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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