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PX56 FSD

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,645 mi
Last recorded169,645 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 FSD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 169,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 162,240 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 162,240 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 137,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 133,348 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 133,348 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 121,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 113,245 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,148 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,058 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,888 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 65,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ESC LAMP !!!! FAILED !!!

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,003 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,002 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wall split but not showing cord

parking brake just in performance limits

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,885 miles

rear inner lights/reflector no bulbs fitted no live feed??

traction control light illuminated

Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,885 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

traction control light illuminated

Fail 30 Oct 2009 37,016 miles

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

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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PX56 FSD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX56 FSD, 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 PX56 FSD registered?

PX56 FSD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is PX56 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX56 FSD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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