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PO56 XCP

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,736 mi
Last recorded233,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 XCP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 233,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 233,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 185,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 138,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,231 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 117,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,673 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 89,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,784 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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PO56 XCP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PO56 XCP, 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 PO56 XCP registered?

PO56 XCP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is PO56 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO56 XCP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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