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BJ56 FVP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FVP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 101,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,279 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,045 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,785 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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BJ56 FVP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ56 FVP, 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 BJ56 FVP registered?

BJ56 FVP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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