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FG56 XSR

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,986 mi
Last recorded84,986 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged-no white light visable to rear

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated

Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged-no white light visable to rear

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 48,826 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r inner wheel arce damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,703 miles

Recommend service.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,531 miles

All 4 tyre valve dust caps missing.

Both front brake discs lipped, worn and grooved.

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,311 miles

cracks in tread area of n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,324 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 27,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XSR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

FG56 XSR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is FG56 XSR safe to buy?

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