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DG56 FFT

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,759 mi
Last recorded102,759 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FFT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 102,759 miles

Front both tyres weak

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

underbody sign of corrosion 2 x wishbone subframe

Fail 12 Sep 2018 102,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits emission failed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both tyres weak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

underbody sign of corrosion 2 x wishbone subframe

Pass 11 Sep 2017 102,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,744 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,071 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,481 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,160 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail os rear tyre

slight blow exhaust flexis

Pass 25 May 2011 54,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,809 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,136 miles

Nearside 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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DG56 FFT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG56 FFT, 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 DG56 FFT registered?

DG56 FFT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is DG56 FFT safe to buy?

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