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SB56 RFL

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 122,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,584 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,492 miles

engine mgmnt light staying on

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,137 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,276 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 66,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,396 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 RFL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RFL, 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 SB56 RFL registered?

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

Is SB56 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 RFL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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