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AJ56 DBY

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,106 mi
Last recorded130,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 130,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 130,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 120,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 108,022 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 108,022 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,580 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,980 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AJ56 DBY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ56 DBY, 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 AJ56 DBY registered?

AJ56 DBY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is AJ56 DBY safe to buy?

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