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DY56 OXJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,761 mi
Last recorded157,761 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 OXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 157,761 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 157,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 142,115 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 141,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,838 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,839 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2019 94,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,642 miles

Nearside sill damged

Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill damged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,876 miles

os rear brake binding and pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,152 miles

os number plate light dim

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,964 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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DY56 OXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXJ, 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 DY56 OXJ?

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What year was DY56 OXJ registered?

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

Is DY56 OXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 OXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY56 OXJ have outstanding finance?

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