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SB56 RWJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,640 mi
Last recorded131,640 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,640 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2022 131,638 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2021 122,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both front discs] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

[f/n/s cv boot has a pin hole in it]

Pass 18 Jan 2020 100,106 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 100,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 95,644 miles

fuel cap seal perishing and spliting

o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbing off

Fail 27 Nov 2018 95,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing and spliting

o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbing off

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge mishaped (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm inner edge.. inner edge mishaped

Fail 14 Nov 2017 89,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge mishaped (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm inner edge.. inner edge mishaped

Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,366 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of components

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,055 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,055 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,009 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 57,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,415 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,415 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Airbag light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,540 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 42,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,624 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,527 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 RWJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

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

Is SB56 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 RWJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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