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NX56 WFL

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,976 mi
Last recorded204,976 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 WFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 204,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 199,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 196,995 miles

both outer cv boots slightly weeping

Pass 12 Feb 2021 183,508 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 183,503 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 183,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 176,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Pass 4 Sep 2018 163,598 miles

2x rear wish bone bushes starting to perish,all brake pipes greased

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 163,598 miles

2x rear wish bone bushes starting to perish,all brake pipes greased

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,150 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Engine timing belt exposed, cover is missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 149,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Bracket that holds abs wire has been cable ties to strut, cable tie has failed so now bracket and wire are insecure (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Bracket that holds hose has been cable ties to strut. cable tie has failed. hose is now insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion Both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Engine timing belt exposed, cover is missing

Exhaust system front supports insecure. system still supported

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,999 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,858 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,940 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,933 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 107,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 97,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 97,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,929 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,724 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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NX56 WFL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NX56 WFL, 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 NX56 WFL registered?

NX56 WFL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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