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DU56 XPH

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,922 mi
Last recorded122,922 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 XPH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 122,922 miles

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

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2021 122,917 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front coil springs (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,956 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 110,955 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,911 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 99,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 89,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 80,023 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 16 May 2014 79,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 21 May 2013 70,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,377 miles

child seats in rear not strapped in by seat belts

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,256 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,089 miles

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

Offside 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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DU56 XPH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU56 XPH, 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 DU56 XPH registered?

DU56 XPH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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