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SJ56 RJV

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,451 mi
Last recorded153,451 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 RJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 153,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 136,734 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 136,734 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 114,183 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 114,183 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,514 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,237 miles

advise n/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,577 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,394 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,118 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 38,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,614 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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SJ56 RJV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ56 RJV, 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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SJ56 RJV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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