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CU56 BFP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,174 mi
Last recorded149,174 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 BFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 149,174 miles

osf tyre inner edge worn... sills corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 146,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sills corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,133 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 128,611 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 116,254 miles

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

hand brake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 110,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,405 miles

Both rear tyres deformed on inner edges.

O/S/F tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,894 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,624 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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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CU56 BFP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU56 BFP, 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 CU56 BFP registered?

CU56 BFP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is CU56 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 BFP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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