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BF56 HRJ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,883 mi
Last recorded176,883 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HRJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 176,883 miles

rear exhaust box cover rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2018 161,633 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 161,633 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 150,909 miles

evidence of brake bind nearside rear

some imbalance rear footbrake

Fail 26 Jan 2017 150,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

evidence of brake bind nearside rear

some imbalance rear footbrake

Pass 12 Jan 2016 135,456 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 135,456 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,270 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 119,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,799 miles

eml on

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,861 miles

rear tyres worn low

Fail 5 Feb 2013 84,861 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,004 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,749 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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BF56 HRJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF56 HRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 HRJ registered?

BF56 HRJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is BF56 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 HRJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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