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WV56 CNZ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,491 mi
Last recorded87,491 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 CNZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 79,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,831 miles

EML light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NO OIL PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner cv boot perishing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

coolant bottle contaminated

front bumper damaged /loose

fuel hose cracked at filter housing to engine

handbrake cables poor condition

rear sub frame corroded

unable to check boot floor as boot filled

Fail 31 Aug 2023 78,828 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

EML light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NO OIL PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner cv boot perishing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

coolant bottle contaminated

front bumper damaged /loose

fuel hose cracked at filter housing to engine

handbrake cables poor condition

rear sub frame corroded

unable to check boot floor as boot filled

Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,073 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

TPMS light illuminated

EML illuminated

Front damage to bumper

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

Rear uneven wear to brake pads

fuel hoses cracked at filter to engine

park brake cables in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,073 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))

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

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

EML illuminated

Front damage to bumper

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

Rear uneven wear to brake pads

TPMS light illuminated

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

fuel hoses cracked at filter to engine

park brake cables in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

TPMS light is on

Fail 2 Aug 2021 74,046 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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit is fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit is fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

TPMS light is on

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 71,005 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2019 65,700 miles

EML illuminated

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect boot floor

Fail 27 Jun 2019 65,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

EML illuminated

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect boot floor

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,980 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

TPMS warning light illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2018 59,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

TPMS warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,406 miles

slight binding of offside rear brake ,advise attention

slight bulge in nearside front tyre,advise renewing asap

tpms light illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,318 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 42,318 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,958 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,567 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,942 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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WV56 CNZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV56 CNZ, 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 WV56 CNZ registered?

WV56 CNZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is WV56 CNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 CNZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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