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FG56 FPC

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,747 mi
Last recorded134,747 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FPC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 24 Apr 2017 134,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to scrub on inner edge

n/s wingmirror damaged

parking brake efficiency at 17%

rear tyres feathered on inside edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 28 Apr 2016 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to scrub on inner edge

n/s wingmirror damaged

parking brake efficiency at 17%

rear tyres feathered on inside edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,865 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,031 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,915 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,367 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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FG56 FPC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG56 FPC, 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 FG56 FPC registered?

FG56 FPC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FG56 FPC safe to buy?

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