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DY06 OCW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 OCW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 144,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,262 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,543 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 126,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 115,031 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 115,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 104,730 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 104,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 97,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,083 miles

nsf and osf brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs worn and scored

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,591 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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DY06 OCW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 DY06 OCW, 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

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What year was DY06 OCW registered?

DY06 OCW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2006.

Is DY06 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY06 OCW 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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