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SB56 PXX

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 PXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,497 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,127 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,644 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,762 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring not fitted correctly at top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,715 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,084 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,242 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,994 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 44,539 miles

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

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

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

advice slight brake bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 22 Nov 2014 40,133 miles

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

advice front brake pads low

advice slight brake bind at n/s rear brake

Fail 22 Nov 2014 40,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advice front brake pads low

advice slight brake bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,702 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 35,702 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,349 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 20,964 miles

offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,973 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 PXX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SB56 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

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

Is SB56 PXX safe to buy?

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