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FE56 ZXU

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,330 mi
Last recorded161,330 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 ZXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 161,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 161,329 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 156,755 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 21 Oct 2019 146,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 27 Oct 2018 136,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2017 121,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 14 Oct 2017 121,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

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

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,136 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 108,884 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre/tyre also perished

Fail 10 Oct 2015 108,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre/tyre also perished

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,648 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,191 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,363 miles

front postion lights operate a non obligatory blue light

Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front postion lights operate a non obligatory blue light

Pass 12 Sep 2010 63,428 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 13 Sep 2009 49,036 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Sep 2009 49,036 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 ZXU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZXU, 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

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What year was FE56 ZXU registered?

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

Is FE56 ZXU safe to buy?

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