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DG56 OLU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,707 mi
Last recorded141,707 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 141,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,260 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 133,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides bulbs not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 120,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 108,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,968 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 102,284 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox outer skin slightly corroded/deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2017 102,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox outer skin slightly corroded/deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2016 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,433 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,880 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre edges feathered

Fail 14 Jan 2015 79,880 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise n/s front tyre edges feathered

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,272 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

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 17 Feb 2012 56,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,172 miles

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

oil level was on minimum. topped up with 1 litre of 5w30

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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DG56 OLU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DG56 OLU, 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 DG56 OLU registered?

DG56 OLU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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