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AU56 VKV

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,793 mi
Last recorded122,793 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,793 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

WING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION BOTH FRONT

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,316 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 115,316 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,246 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,710 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Arch appears insecure and surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre perished worn inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,567 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 79,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken hanging off lower cup (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,482 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 32,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,694 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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AU56 VKV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU56 VKV, 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 AU56 VKV registered?

AU56 VKV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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