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MF56 ZFU

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 ZFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,371 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 111,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,134 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,081 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 89,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,590 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 84,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,308 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,516 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,939 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 68,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,857 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,162 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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MF56 ZFU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MF56 ZFU, 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 MF56 ZFU registered?

MF56 ZFU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MF56 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 ZFU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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