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WJ56 ZGV

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge further attention advised

Fail 26 Feb 2016 151,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge further attention advised

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,877 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge wearing close to limit

rear exhaust silncer box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 143,869 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge wearing close to limit

rear exhaust silncer box corroded

tps lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2014 135,921 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 96,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,024 miles

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

front bumper damaged

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,177 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

tyre warning lamp staying on

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,177 miles

tyre warning lamp staying on

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 ZGV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

WJ56 ZGV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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