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AF56 NFJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,528 mi
Last recorded127,528 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,528 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,117 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,688 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,822 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,685 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,685 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,090 miles

slight damage to nearside bodywork

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,419 miles

osr tyre side wall cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nsf washer jet poor

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,037 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,773 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 44,773 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,859 miles

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

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

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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AF56 NFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF56 NFJ, 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 AF56 NFJ registered?

AF56 NFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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