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MK56 FDO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FDO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,399 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,398 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,956 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,901 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,917 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MK56 FDO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK56 FDO, 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 MK56 FDO registered?

MK56 FDO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MK56 FDO safe to buy?

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