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AJ56 ELU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,509 mi
Last recorded180,509 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ELU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 180,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2024 167,826 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 167,543 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 158,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 May 2023 158,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 May 2022 152,697 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2021 143,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 131,334 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 120,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,016 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin breaking

Fail 10 Mar 2018 108,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear silencer outer skin breaking

Fail 24 Feb 2018 108,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake binding (3.5.1g)

rear silencer outer skin breaking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,216 miles

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

Traction control light illuminated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,216 miles

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

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

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,730 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,612 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,968 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,155 miles

n/s/r getting low & cracks in tread

unable to check inner brake pads

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 ELU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

AJ56 ELU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is AJ56 ELU safe to buy?

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