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DE56 FGN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FGN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 125,840 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 116,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 99,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle bushs starting to de-bond

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,311 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,698 miles

child seat fitted

eml on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,224 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,626 miles

front tyres worn to 2-3mm

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,178 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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DE56 FGN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DE56 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

DE56 FGN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is DE56 FGN safe to buy?

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