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BG56 SKF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,582 mi
Last recorded148,582 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 SKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 148,582 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 148,582 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 138,162 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 128,111 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both side outer and n/s/ inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

silencer exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking .

Pass 15 Aug 2019 114,792 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 114,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,939 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,235 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,365 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn low at 2mm

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 SKF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

BG56 SKF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is BG56 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 SKF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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