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SB56 RFJ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,444 mi
Last recorded107,444 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 RFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust poor condition

fuel cap seal cracked

rear trailing arm bushes worn

signs of coolant leak, (water pump area)

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,049 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 92,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 86,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 86,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 73,828 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,044 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 67,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,728 miles

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

n/s front headlight lens broken/not adverting aim.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 49,777 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,996 miles

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

front brakes binding

rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,200 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 RFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

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

Is SB56 RFJ safe to buy?

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