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NM56 FKP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,457 mi
Last recorded220,457 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FKP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 220,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 220,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 206,405 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 195,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 187,277 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 187,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 171,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 156,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,673 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 145,673 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 141,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 136,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 130,966 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,178 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,553 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r light unit full of water

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NM56 FKP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey 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 NM56 FKP, 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 NM56 FKP registered?

NM56 FKP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is NM56 FKP safe to buy?

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