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BD56 XRF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,584 mi
Last recorded168,584 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 168,584 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 165,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

tpms light on

Fail 16 Nov 2019 165,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

tpms light on

Pass 24 Nov 2018 161,539 miles

offside rear reflector lense damaged

oil leak residue around engine & gearbox

rear tyres worn low & cracking heavily

tpms light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 23 Nov 2018 161,538 miles

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

offside rear reflector lense damaged

oil leak residue around engine & gearbox

rear tyres worn low & cracking heavily

tpms light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 9 Nov 2018 161,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Below Minimum Level ()

Engine Noisy

Exhaust Box Weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge + Tyre Out Of Shape + Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicates A Fault

Pass 11 Nov 2017 152,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

TPMS light is on

Fail 11 Nov 2017 152,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

TPMS light is on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,587 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to were on the edges

Fail 8 Nov 2016 141,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to were on the edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,874 miles

inner sides of front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,246 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

passenger air bag turned off due to baby seat

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,945 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,673 miles

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,719 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 52,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XRF 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 XRF, 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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BD56 XRF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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