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DU56 XOV

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,848 mi
Last recorded186,848 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 XOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 186,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

near side front brake bind

Fail 11 Apr 2023 186,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

near side front brake bind

Pass 7 Apr 2022 174,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear inner edge

Offside Front wing corroded with sharp edges

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2022 174,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear inner edge

Offside Front wing corroded with sharp edges

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2021 164,589 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 164,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 151,720 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 140,420 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 140,419 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 130,727 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 120,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,393 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise discs pitted

advise wiper blades deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,785 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 32,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,936 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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DU56 XOV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU56 XOV, 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 DU56 XOV registered?

DU56 XOV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is DU56 XOV safe to buy?

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