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EA56 OPV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 OPV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,745 miles

Covers fitted underside not allowing full inspection.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 119,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Has been painted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Has been painted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Has been painted (4.5.4 (a))

Covers fitted underside not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,873 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 114,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,206 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,857 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,701 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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EA56 OPV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA56 OPV, 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 EA56 OPV registered?

EA56 OPV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EA56 OPV safe to buy?

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