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BG56 NWR

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,100 mi
Last recorded168,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 168,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 168,100 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f & o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 151,682 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 138,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 138,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,779 miles

Front To rear exhaust mount corroded but not weakened

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,142 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,139 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 84,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 84,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,323 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking/ splitting

Fail 13 Nov 2010 69,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking/ splitting

Oil level low recommend attention

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,014 miles

Front brake pads becoming low.

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 NWR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG56 NWR, 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 BG56 NWR registered?

BG56 NWR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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