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BG56 SKZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,785 mi
Last recorded104,785 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 SKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel Cap Seal Cracked/Perished

Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Both Wings Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,079 miles

fuel cap sealing ring perished / cracking.

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components.

nearside and offside front wings corroded at bottom by sills.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,079 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play cv joint/bearing bolt was loose. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring perished / cracking.

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components.

nearside and offside front wings corroded at bottom by sills.

Fail 13 Sep 2022 96,941 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S Smearing (Aero) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake Fluid Very Dark

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

Fuel Cap Seal Perished & Starting To Split

General Corrosion To Underbody & Suspension Components

N/S & O/S Front Wings Corroded At The Bottom

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting To Leak Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S Sill Damaged Under Drivers Door

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,415 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,887 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,676 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,676 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,723 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,877 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,693 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,077 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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BG56 SKZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

BG56 SKZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is BG56 SKZ safe to buy?

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