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FM56 SWX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,467 mi
Last recorded130,467 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 130,467 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 109,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 101,860 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 101,860 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 99,938 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 99,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Lower wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose O/S front wing corroded at bottom of A pillar and temp repair with gaffer tape.(6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front. (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 98,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread No plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose O/S front wing corroded at bottom of A pillar and temp repair with gaffer tape. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,096 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,475 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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2016 73,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,987 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)

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)

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

front pad wear warning wire broken

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,571 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,106 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,830 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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FM56 SWX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FM56 SWX, 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 FM56 SWX registered?

FM56 SWX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is FM56 SWX safe to buy?

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