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DE56 ORP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 124,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,619 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,615 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

h/brake affecting lighting

Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,696 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2012 64,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,070 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,644 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 ORP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORP, 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 DE56 ORP?

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What year was DE56 ORP registered?

DE56 ORP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is DE56 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 ORP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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