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FG56 XSM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,681 mi
Last recorded160,681 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XSM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 160,681 miles

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

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

Offside head slightly tly loose but not insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 160,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake mount support bracket insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported support mount on caliper loose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside head slightly tly loose but not insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 138,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 138,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 125,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,884 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 103,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,956 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the offside and nearside front tyre treads are wearing uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,279 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 XSM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey 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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

FG56 XSM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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