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FL56 HFN

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,216 mi
Last recorded171,216 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 171,216 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch has minor damage.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 171,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch has minor damage.

Pass 16 May 2017 170,527 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f wheelarch corroding

Fail 10 May 2017 170,514 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f wheelarch corroding

Pass 10 May 2016 168,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2016 168,841 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 153,875 miles

EMl on dash

Fail 15 May 2015 153,875 miles

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

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

EMl on dash

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

Hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 22 Nov 2013 126,423 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 126,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,172 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 91,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,270 miles

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

engine management light is on.

near side rear inner side light inop.

off side rear reflector damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear 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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FL56 HFN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL56 HFN, 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 FL56 HFN registered?

FL56 HFN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is FL56 HFN safe to buy?

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