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AJ56 ELC

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,612 mi
Last recorded112,612 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ELC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 107,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,915 miles

under tray fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 101,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wipers smear screen slightly and noisey

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in Tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under shield fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of wheels

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low pressure light on

offside rear tyre low on air/inflated for roller test

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of wheels

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 77,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,070 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 37,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,727 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

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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AJ56 ELC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ56 ELC, 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 AJ56 ELC registered?

AJ56 ELC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is AJ56 ELC safe to buy?

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