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FE56 USM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,166 mi
Last recorded108,166 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 USM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 108,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,944 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,944 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 56,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,393 miles

near side front and off side front jacking point sill covers missing.

near side rear.lower reflector lense cracked.

off side rear bumper has slight body damage.

unable to check near side rear seat belt,child seat fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,813 miles

n/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

small crack in o/s/r light lens

Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,813 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

small crack in o/s/r light lens

Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyreinner wall slightly damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r outer walls slightly damaged

side windows tinted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r ,o/s/r and o/s/f inner and outertyre walls cut and slightly damaged but not down to cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

side windows tinted

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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FE56 USM 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 FE56 USM, 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 FE56 USM registered?

FE56 USM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is FE56 USM safe to buy?

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