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FN56 ZWP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,953 mi
Last recorded145,953 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 145,953 miles

tpms light on amber

coolant level low

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 145,952 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level low

tpms light on amber

Pass 17 Nov 2019 144,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 144,443 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,317 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet fabric (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 141,317 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet fabric (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 141,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet fabric (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 136,158 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 136,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads 2-3mm (advice replacement)

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Nov 2014 126,515 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 126,515 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,506 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,534 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,951 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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FN56 ZWP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN56 ZWP, 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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FN56 ZWP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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