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DE56 ORH

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,929 mi
Last recorded161,929 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ORH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 161,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 155,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 149,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 142,815 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2020 136,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 136,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 127,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,452 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,992 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,681 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,681 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,157 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,991 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 14 Nov 2009 55,641 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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DE56 ORH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE56 ORH, 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 DE56 ORH registered?

DE56 ORH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is DE56 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 ORH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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