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AV56 HDF

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,955 mi
Last recorded161,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 161,955 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Mar 2019 161,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 142,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,334 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 122,334 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,369 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 80,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,643 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,639 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2013 76,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,033 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 56,033 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 44,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil level just above min

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,112 miles

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

front screen cracked

front wiper blades smeiry and noisey

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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AV56 HDF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AV56 HDF, 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 AV56 HDF registered?

AV56 HDF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AV56 HDF safe to buy?

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