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FG56 FPL

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FPL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 132,205 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 132,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 115,430 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,039 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 108,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,871 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 95,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,725 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,721 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,519 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,832 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf brake flexi slightly stretched and appears to be incorrectly fitted

nsf tyre on limit

osf tyre 2mm

w/screen damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,167 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)

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 FPL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FPL, 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 FG56 FPL registered?

FG56 FPL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is FG56 FPL safe to buy?

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