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WV56 GXG

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,813 mi
Last recorded135,813 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 135,813 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,544 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,953 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,185 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 91,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,208 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,208 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Diesel Particulate Filter light on

Engine Management light on

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has two lamps one not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,248 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,248 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,041 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Centre exhaust bracket broken away from pipe

Engine management light on

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,286 miles

Centre exhaust mtg has corroded and broken.

Engine management / DPF light on

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear light lens shield broken

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,286 miles

Centre exhaust mtg has corroded and broken.

Engine management / DPF light on

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

Nail in offside 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)

Offside rear light lens shield broken

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,746 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 66,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Center exhaust support broken but system still Adequately supported

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,432 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,414 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 55,402 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,467 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 36,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GXG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black 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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

WV56 GXG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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