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BG56 SLU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,311 mi
Last recorded180,311 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 SLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 180,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 164,122 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 164,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 148,155 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 135,212 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 135,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 130,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,411 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

misting around rear shock absorbers

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 127,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

misting around rear shock absorbers

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 119,070 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,728 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,549 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,637 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 SLU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLU, 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

How do I check the history of BG56 SLU?

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What year was BG56 SLU registered?

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

Is BG56 SLU safe to buy?

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