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S5 FWX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,946 mi
Last recorded132,946 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 132,946 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage

Pass 17 Sep 2016 123,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,619 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,990 miles

N/S inner lamp condensated

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

o/s/r brake pads worn to higher percentage then n/s/r

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,034 miles

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

all brakes very rusty , emmisions too clean to detect

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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S5 FWX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S5 FWX, 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 S5 FWX registered?

S5 FWX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is S5 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 FWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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