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WV56 GXE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 GXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,069 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 81,738 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,999 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to register on DSM due to catalytic converter fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GXE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

WV56 GXE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is WV56 GXE safe to buy?

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Does WV56 GXE have outstanding finance?

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