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BV56 LHK

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LHK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,265 miles

Coolant level low (slight leak from radiator lower hose joint)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around inner shoulder

Fail 7 Apr 2016 52,265 miles

Coolant level low (slight leak from radiator lower hose joint)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around inner shoulder

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,257 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,948 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,809 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 28,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 24,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BV56 LHK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV56 LHK, 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 BV56 LHK registered?

BV56 LHK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BV56 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 LHK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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