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DG56 FXT

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,594 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,594 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,818 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 93,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror casing loose but not likely to fall off ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 93,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror casing loose but not likely to fall off ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 80,351 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,537 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,090 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,723 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 23,723 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FXT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

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

Is DG56 FXT safe to buy?

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