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RX56 XOJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,056 mi
Last recorded111,056 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XOJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 111,056 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 110,970 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 108,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 105,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,769 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 101,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 97,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,738 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 92,738 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 86,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 86,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,834 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,270 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fog lamp not very bright

rear exhaust silencer corroded as well as central hanger

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 69,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fog lamp not very bright

rear exhaust silencer corroded as well as central hanger

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,749 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 43,749 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,673 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,628 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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RX56 XOJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX56 XOJ, 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 RX56 XOJ registered?

RX56 XOJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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