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MA56 SBX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,974 mi
Last recorded134,974 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 SBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,974 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 134,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,681 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,786 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 100,287 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,171 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,822 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer skin

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,579 miles

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

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

front and rear wiperblades

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,379 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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MA56 SBX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA56 SBX, 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 MA56 SBX registered?

MA56 SBX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is MA56 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 SBX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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