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EA56 OPW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 OPW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 119,201 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,552 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Oct 2016 100,582 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,037 miles

N/S wiper does not clear the lower part of the screen. Not considered to be in the drivers view of the road.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 77,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S wiper does not clear the lower part of the screen. Not considered to be in the drivers view of the road.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,413 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 32,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have cracks on the sidewalls and in the tread

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,924 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,922 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,245 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 OPW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA56 OPW, 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 EA56 OPW registered?

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

Is EA56 OPW safe to buy?

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