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BD56 XRE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,832 mi
Last recorded120,832 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XRE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

item removed drivers view

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 120,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

item removed drivers view

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,477 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,637 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2014 95,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,331 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,609 miles

N/S dip beam pattern not as clearly defined as it should be

Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads wearing

handbrake travel fairly long

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads wearing

handbrake travel fairly long

rear tyres wearing on edges

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 XRE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 XRE registered?

BD56 XRE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is BD56 XRE safe to buy?

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