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DE56 ORL

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ORL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 95,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,055 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,718 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,533 miles

advice:rear brake discs rusty eml displayed

Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,518 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

advice:rear brake discs rusty eml displayed

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,212 miles

both rear discs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,212 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 32,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,910 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 ORL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ORL, 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 DE56 ORL registered?

DE56 ORL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is DE56 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 ORL 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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