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SB56 RVX

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,422 mi
Last recorded112,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 112,422 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement g/box cracked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear all suspension components heavy corrossion

Pass 29 May 2024 112,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 112,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,765 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded

Tpm light on

Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,764 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded

Tpm light on

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,498 miles

Brakepipes corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

Tpm light on

Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,498 miles

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

Brakepipes corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

Tpm light on

Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,854 miles

Child seat s fitted in rear of vehicle

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Tpm light on

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,643 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Nsr reflector broken less than 50 %

Tpms light on

Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,148 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 109,148 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,092 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 96,827 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,087 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,087 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,697 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 71,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,824 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 47,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,682 miles

limited view of middle to rear brake and fuel pipes due to fuel tank and trims

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,826 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 RVX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

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

Is SB56 RVX safe to buy?

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