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AV56 WWK

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,531 mi
Last recorded177,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 177,531 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

damage to body in several places

Fail 22 Jul 2025 177,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

damage to body in several places

Pass 30 Jul 2024 168,545 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing panel damaged

Offside Front Wing panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 168,543 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing panel damaged

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

Offside Front Wing panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 157,186 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 157,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 145,464 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 145,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 134,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 134,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,704 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,685 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 19 Sep 2018 118,136 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 17 Sep 2018 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,569 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 85,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,707 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2014 72,703 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,123 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV56 WWK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV56 WWK, 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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AV56 WWK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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