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PJ56 BNU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,172 mi
Last recorded145,172 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 BNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 137,075 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 137,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 110,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 98,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 98,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,484 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 86,494 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,206 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,206 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,267 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,642 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

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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PJ56 BNU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PJ56 BNU, 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 PJ56 BNU registered?

PJ56 BNU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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