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BD56 LJL

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LJL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 136,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn due to heat, brakes seized (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,044 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 135,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 119,454 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,584 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 109,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,699 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,667 miles

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Edges / shoulders of tread on all 4x roadwheels becoming worn

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

Rear brake pads apparently becoming worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,667 miles

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Edges / shoulders of tread on all 4x roadwheels becoming worn

Rear brake pads apparently becoming worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,280 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2011 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,144 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,120 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 LJL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black 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 BD56 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

BD56 LJL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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