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BJ56 GKN

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,802 mi
Last recorded161,802 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 GKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 161,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 161,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,461 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 134,461 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 134,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 123,175 miles

Front reg plate slightly DELAMINATED

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,160 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 103,006 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 88,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 88,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,759 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn down on insides

Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise both front tyres worn down on insides

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,218 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre 2;5mm

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GKN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ56 GKN, 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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BJ56 GKN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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