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EA56 PBY

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 PBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2021 132,340 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 124,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,988 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 101,984 miles

Electronic stability system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,304 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,503 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,995 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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EA56 PBY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA56 PBY, 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 EA56 PBY registered?

EA56 PBY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EA56 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 PBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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