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DE56 FGA

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,992 mi
Last recorded209,992 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FGA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 209,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 207,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corrosion at the bottom

Offside Front Lower wing corroded at the bottom

Fail 18 Aug 2021 207,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corrosion at the bottom

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded at the bottom

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 203,706 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 203,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 201,785 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 201,779 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 193,599 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET DETATCHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 189,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 175,682 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 175,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

e/m/l illuminated at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 158,075 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 158,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,136 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 138,136 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 121,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,920 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,947 miles

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

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

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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DE56 FGA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE56 FGA, 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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What year was DE56 FGA registered?

DE56 FGA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is DE56 FGA safe to buy?

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