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FE56 UTC

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 UTC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 118,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,010 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 116,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 111,945 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to record readings correctly due to excessive emissions & smoke from exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Also has excessive smoke from exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Badly worn advise to change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General wear to all suspension bushes.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively discs & pads worn (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges no ply exposed however advise to be replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 109,704 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met limits required.

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

Rear Suspension springs rusting.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing & cracking badly inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Suspect engine starting to burn oil.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions only just met limits required.

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

Rear Suspension springs rusting.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing & cracking badly inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Suspect engine starting to burn oil.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,796 miles

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

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,149 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,069 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,247 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)

under tray under car unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,525 miles

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

ns mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,815 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 UTC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UTC, 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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FE56 UTC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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