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PX56 XRK

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,058 mi
Last recorded184,058 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 184,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 161,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 152,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight blue smoke on tick over

Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,849 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 126,837 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Jul 2014 126,744 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,052 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ors tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,801 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,994 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise traction control light on

Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning light remaining illuminated

nearside rear tyre walldamaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 XRK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PX56 XRK, 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 PX56 XRK registered?

PX56 XRK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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