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BF56 HTU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 127,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 127,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,419 miles

front screen wipers noisy in action but clearing screen at test

n/s o/s front brake pads worn on legal limit strongly suggest change very soon or now to avoid possible disc damage

o/s front tyre different speed rating to all others eg o/s rear (V) all others (H) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

unable to see or check correctly n/s o/s rear inner brake pads but outer ones ok

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads and disc worn

nsf tyre deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,741 miles

advise - both rear tyres little perished at edge of treads

Fail 25 Aug 2009 20,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,914 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 HTU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTU, 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 BF56 HTU registered?

BF56 HTU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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