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WV56 FVA

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 FVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,255 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 106,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 104,439 miles

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

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

long handbrake lever travel

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,514 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in two places advise changing screen before it gets any worse (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,911 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 94,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,883 miles

OSR bumper partially detached

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,883 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR bumper partially detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,337 miles

ESP light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper insecure

Rear pads worn low

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car undertray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 43,997 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,313 miles

o/s wing mirror loose

Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,313 miles

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

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

o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,221 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,221 miles

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

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

rear tyre treads getting low

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 FVA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WV56 FVA, 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 WV56 FVA registered?

WV56 FVA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WV56 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 FVA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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