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DG56 FXM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,686 mi
Last recorded120,686 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 120,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 120,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,099 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cords .

Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,723 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 91,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust in general

uneven wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,536 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 58,536 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,534 miles

advanced distorsion n/s/r tyre ( borderline )

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,574 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 FXM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

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

Is DG56 FXM safe to buy?

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