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RE56 AFF

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 AFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,403 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 112,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,815 miles

Offside Handbrake cable outer casing deteroiated.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 91,815 miles

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

Offside Handbrake cable outer casing deteroiated.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,228 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,206 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,274 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing.front brake pads getting low.n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o,s,f, wheel arch damage1

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,870 miles

o,s,f, wheel arch damage1

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,354 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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RE56 AFF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AFF, 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 RE56 AFF registered?

RE56 AFF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RE56 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 AFF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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