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FE56 USO

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,145 mi
Last recorded158,145 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 USO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 158,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 153,703 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 141,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 122,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 122,740 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 122,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure backing plate loose fouling braking system (3.6.I.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,432 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 118,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,847 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

exhaust backbox deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,594 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,964 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,964 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2009 26,440 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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FE56 USO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE56 USO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE56 USO?

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What year was FE56 USO registered?

FE56 USO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FE56 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 USO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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