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DG56 FFP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,437 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 112,437 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit To rear all four (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side mount bracket (2.4.G.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to rear all four (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

under tray fited

Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fited

under tray fited

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf wiper advised

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,012 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,233 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cracked in outer sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2011 24,233 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre cracked in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,996 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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DG56 FFP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG56 FFP, 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 DG56 FFP registered?

DG56 FFP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DG56 FFP safe to buy?

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