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NC56 AFJ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 AFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 109,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Light lens missing

Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Light lens missing

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn badly on edge DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL rear suspension component bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2021 95,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn badly on edge DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL rear suspension component bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,156 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,156 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,681 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,774 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 6 Dec 2016 46,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,070 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 15 Dec 2015 43,039 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 36,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 27,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,728 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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NC56 AFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NC56 AFJ, 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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NC56 AFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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