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DY56 OXE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,526 mi
Last recorded146,526 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 OXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 146,526 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2017 129,003 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2017 129,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,780 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 103,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,364 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,488 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 45,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

under floor protection covers fitted

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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DY56 OXE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY56 OXE, 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 DY56 OXE registered?

DY56 OXE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is DY56 OXE safe to buy?

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