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PN56 XHL

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 XHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,514 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,494 miles

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)

plastic covers

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,494 miles

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

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)

plastic covers

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,471 miles

full undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

full undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,036 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 63,036 miles

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,795 miles

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

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 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,458 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,783 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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PN56 XHL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN56 XHL, 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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PN56 XHL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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