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LJ56 JXK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 JXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,173 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 136,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,732 miles

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

exhaust particular filter has been welded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 118,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

exhaust particular filter has been welded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,312 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 92,312 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,784 miles

emissions to low to record

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,784 miles

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

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

emissions to low to record

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,571 miles

Emissions too low to record

Fail 29 Jul 2013 65,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,832 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner (both)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Offside rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,832 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner (both)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,549 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 16,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,684 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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LJ56 JXK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJ56 JXK, 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 LJ56 JXK registered?

LJ56 JXK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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