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SB56 PXW

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,149 mi
Last recorded100,149 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 PXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,149 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,423 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,959 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,595 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,810 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,876 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,224 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,224 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,277 miles

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

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

esp warning light on

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls are cracking and badly weathered due to age

Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

esp warning light on

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls are cracking and badly weathered due to age

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,449 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front wipers starting to smear

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,893 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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SB56 PXW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SB56 PXW, 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 SB56 PXW registered?

SB56 PXW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is SB56 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 PXW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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