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DE56 ORN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,638 mi
Last recorded165,638 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ORN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 165,638 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 165,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,081 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 150,067 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,185 miles

exhaust rattle

Fail 10 Mar 2018 134,185 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rattle

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,746 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 119,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,256 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 112,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,380 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 96,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,415 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,286 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,550 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,867 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,102 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ORN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DE56 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

DE56 ORN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is DE56 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 ORN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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