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WJ56 VZS

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,166 mi
Last recorded131,166 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VZS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 124,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion not leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,722 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,446 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Rear suspension bushes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,256 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,620 miles

Front tyres bold inner edges, no exposed cord.

Not able to read emmissions low emmitter.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres deformed inner edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres saw toothed. 225/40R18

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres saw toothed. 225/40R18

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,996 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre size 225/40zr18y

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 VZS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

WJ56 VZS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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