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CA56 CVR

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,831 mi
Last recorded171,831 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 CVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 171,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 171,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 155,091 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 155,091 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 143,461 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 143,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 132,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 132,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 116,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,308 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 83,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,971 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,444 miles

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

o/s rear tyre out of shape

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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CA56 CVR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA56 CVR, 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 CA56 CVR registered?

CA56 CVR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is CA56 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 CVR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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