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WJ56 VFV

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,873 mi
Last recorded137,873 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 137,870 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 129,458 miles

Engine lower steady bar bush splitting

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2022 129,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine lower steady bar bush splitting

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,073 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,551 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2015 62,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,419 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,595 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,964 miles

o.s.r. tyre cut outer s/wall.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 30,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o.s.r. tyre cut outer s/wall.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near/side/front tyre has damage to side wall

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 VFV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red 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 WJ56 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ56 VFV registered?

WJ56 VFV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WJ56 VFV safe to buy?

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