MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil leak
underside of car corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear silencer corroded
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fuel filler flap broken/sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake linkage on caliper not moving (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall + 1.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly distorted/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on inner edge/small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread slightly distorted on inner edge
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake linkage on caliper not moving (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Water in lamp (4.5.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on inner edge/small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread slightly distorted on inner edge
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp flickering
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fog lamp slightly low intensity
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Engine oil leaks
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Engine oil leaks
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and incorrect beam pattern (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and incorrect beam pattern (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o,s,f,fog light lens crzcked.
o/s/f fog spot light broken,both front brake discs lipped.both front tyres getting low soon required.engine oil low but ok to do test
wheels marked.o/s/r bumper marked.front and rear brake pads getting low
all pads getting low ( fronts approx 300 miles ), both rear tyres close to wear bands, stone chips in screen, wheels marked.
front brake pads getting low.front tyres getting close to wear bands
all wheels been kerbed
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all wheels been kerbed
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE56 AEZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RE56 AEZ, 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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RE56 AEZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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