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57-TJ-BB

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

299,243 mi
Last recorded299,243 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration57-TJ-BB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 299,243 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 299,243 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise both rear caliper handbrake levers partially on

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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57-TJ-BB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 57-TJ-BB, 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 57-TJ-BB registered?

57-TJ-BB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is 57-TJ-BB safe to buy?

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