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NU56 CXM

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 CXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 89,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 84,115 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,779 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 80,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder and under-inflated

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

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

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

emissions to be checked on retest

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,275 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,667 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 70,667 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2014 36,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 31,907 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,822 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 17,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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NU56 CXM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU56 CXM, 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 NU56 CXM registered?

NU56 CXM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is NU56 CXM safe to buy?

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