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WK56 WPZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 WPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 107,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 105,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,798 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 101,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,384 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,046 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml staying on

Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml staying on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,870 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml staying on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,187 miles

rear number plate is damaged,both front tyres are wearing on inner edges,corrosion to rear suspension conponents,slight restriction to n/sr wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light staying on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,609 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & on limit

slight play in n/s/r anti rollbar link

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,667 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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WK56 WPZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK56 WPZ, 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 WK56 WPZ registered?

WK56 WPZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WK56 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 WPZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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