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WV56 GXO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,757 mi
Last recorded115,757 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 GXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,757 miles

Hand brake travel near limits

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 115,756 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake travel near limits

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,845 miles

both h/brake cables outer casings split

h/b/travel near limits

o/s/r trailing arm bush det

rear discs wearing

underneath covers split

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,340 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush det

rear discs lipped

underneath covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 108,340 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

rear discs lipped

underneath covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,504 miles

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low & uneven wear

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges & perishing

underneath covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,504 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low & uneven wear

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges & perishing

underneath covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,746 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres inner edges uneven wear

underneath covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,851 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear discs wearing

underneath covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,851 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear discs wearing

underneath covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,504 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,504 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,150 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 76,150 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

front discs wearing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,938 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,938 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,396 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 GXO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

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

Is WV56 GXO safe to buy?

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