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BG56 FVJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,061 mi
Last recorded151,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 FVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 151,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,401 miles

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 139,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

Fail 8 Jan 2013 127,901 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure light illuminating

Pass 8 Jan 2013 127,901 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure light illuminating

Pass 28 Jan 2012 121,015 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)

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 112,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,752 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG56 FVJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG56 FVJ, 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 BG56 FVJ registered?

BG56 FVJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is BG56 FVJ safe to buy?

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