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PJ56 BNV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,396 mi
Last recorded192,396 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 192,396 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted restricting full inspection of seat belt

Pass 18 Dec 2014 171,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 170,652 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 151,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F fog light out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 151,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F fog light out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 131,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 131,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2011 112,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,484 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,942 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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PJ56 BNV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PJ56 BNV, 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 PJ56 BNV registered?

PJ56 BNV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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