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NU56 RKF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,812 mi
Last recorded93,812 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 RKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all inside protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water ingress (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/rear sill and wheel arch corrosion apparent

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 93,812 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety seized (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all inside protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water ingress (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus badly scuffed and age related cracking to wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bulb failure warning light illuminated

n/s/rear sill and wheel arch corrosion apparent

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,920 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2014 75,961 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)

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 14 Apr 2014 75,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,281 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread (not showing cords).

Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,281 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread (not showing cords).

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,514 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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NU56 RKF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU56 RKF, 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 NU56 RKF registered?

NU56 RKF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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