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BD56 LJE

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

229,355 mi
Last recorded229,355 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LJE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 229,355 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 229,355 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 221,602 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 215,531 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 215,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 208,613 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 208,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 196,322 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 196,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 188,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 174,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 161,125 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 161,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 147,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,702 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 134,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 126,459 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 126,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 114,970 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 114,810 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 109,180 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 109,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

E.S.P LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 29 Dec 2011 102,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

not able to see rear inner brake pad wear.

traction light on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 96,938 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,001 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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BD56 LJE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD56 LJE, 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 BD56 LJE registered?

BD56 LJE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is BD56 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 LJE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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