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WV56 FUM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

169,344 mi
Last recorded169,344 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 169,344 miles

Rear reverse light inoperative

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2025 152,275 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED CORRECTLY ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

lower turbo inter cooler pipe not fitted correctly

main beam aim and Light source and lamp incompatible

Fail 4 Apr 2025 152,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED CORRECTLY ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

lower turbo inter cooler pipe not fitted correctly

main beam aim and Light source and lamp incompatible

Pass 25 Mar 2024 143,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake readings low

Fail 14 Aug 2023 139,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure carrier bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

parking brake readings low

Fail 8 Oct 2022 139,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,385 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 121,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 106,224 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,520 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,218 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,105 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,625 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,306 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,209 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,710 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,712 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 FUM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WV56 FUM, 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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WV56 FUM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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