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PE56 LXO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,308 mi
Last recorded129,308 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 LXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2022 129,308 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,085 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 119,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,256 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 112,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,315 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,016 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,093 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,924 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,752 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,750 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,026 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,895 miles

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

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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PE56 LXO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE56 LXO, 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 PE56 LXO registered?

PE56 LXO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is PE56 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 LXO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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